Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Pearl Ridge Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Pearl Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pearl Ridge Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 534 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 0.75, 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 | #23 out of 289 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 34% | 29% |
Hispanic | 17% | 14% |
Black | 1% | 2% |
White | 6% | 12% |
Hawaiian | 12% | 29% |
Two or more races | 30% | 14% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.79 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School is Aiea High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Highlands Intermediate School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waimalu Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Aiea Waimalu Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 426 students10
0.3 miles
98-825 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7210 0.3 PK-6 426 - Aiea Alvah A Scott Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 502 students10
0.8 miles
98-1230 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7220 0.8 PK-6 502 - Pearl City Waiau Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 482 students10
0.9 miles
98-450 Hookanike St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530 0.9 PK-6 482 - Aiea Aiea High School Math: 25% | Reading: 74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 997 students10
1.0 miles
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300 1 9-12 997 - Aiea Aiea Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
1.3 miles
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200 1.3 PK-6 354
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