Serving 696 students in grades 6-8, Keaau Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keaau Middle School serves the southeast area of its school district in Keaau, HI, covering approximately 205.3 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keaau Middle School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To Inspire, Guide, and Empower the Youth of our Community!
School Rankings
Keaau Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keaau Middle School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
28%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keaau Middle School's ranking?
Keaau Middle School is ranked #265 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Keaau Middle School often compared to?
Keaau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pahoa High & Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Keaau Middle School?
696 students attend Keaau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Keaau Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keaau Middle School?
Keaau Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keaau Middle School offer ?
Keaau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keaau Middle School part of?
Keaau Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I feel this website doensnt give out hardley any information. I can't even see the teachers that are at this school or any contact information. I really would like to see more information.
3 10/10/2025
I go to this school right now and the staff are nice but there are a lot of fights and few securities but it's just on the line on where it's ok and also counseling is great they know how to work things out but most of the kids are not watched out on swearing calling names and also a bit of racism so if you send your kid here they are gonna get punted at least once or just like I said above, I got both.
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