Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Malama Honua Charter 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malama Honua Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Malama Honua Charter School's student population of 173 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Malama Honua Charter 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 Malama Honua Charter School is 0.65, 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
#205 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
26%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
15%
11%
Hawaiian
54%
26%
Two or more races
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malama Honua Charter School's ranking?
Malama Honua Charter School is ranked #205 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Malama Honua Charter School?
173 students attend Malama Honua Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Malama Honua Charter School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malama Honua Charter School?
Malama Honua Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malama Honua Charter School offer ?
Malama Honua Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Malama Honua Charter School part of?
Malama Honua Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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