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Kaumana Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School

Should you attend Kaumana Elementary School or Mountain View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kaumana Elementary School
1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mountain View Elementary School
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kaumana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Mountain View Elementary School ranks 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaumana Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
228 students
484 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kaumana Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kaumana Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain View Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kaumana Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kaumana Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#114 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
#258 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kaumana Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in HI)
23%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaumana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaumana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaumana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kaumana Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain View Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
16
Kindergarten Students
25
71
Grade 1 Students
34
80
Grade 2 Students
27
81
Grade 3 Students
35
77
Grade 4 Students
34
84
Grade 5 Students
28
75
Grade 6 Students
38
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
6%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
19%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
31%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kaumana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kaumana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kaumana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kaumana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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