Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School vs. Kailua Intermediate School
Should I attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School or Kailua Intermediate School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Kailua Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 38% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 739 students in grades 7-8, Kailua Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
644 students
739 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#62 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
-
Grade 7 Students
198
327
Grade 8 Students
214
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
26%
21%
% Black
16%
1%
% White
35%
35%
% Hawaiian
5%
16%
% Two or more races
13%
18%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%