Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #256 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 33% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | n/a | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 49% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Linapuni Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Honolulu Linapuni Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 147 students
0.3 miles
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303 0.3 PK-1 147 - Honolulu Major General William R Shafter Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 471 students10
0.4 miles
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560 0.4 PK-6 471 - Honolulu Kalihi Waena Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
0.5 miles
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210 0.5 PK-5 467 - Honolulu Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Math: 17% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 784 students10
0.7 miles
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340 0.7 6-8 784 - Honolulu King David Kalakaua Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,075 student10
0.8 miles
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130 0.8 6-8 1,075
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