Makawao Elementary School vs. Pukalani Elementary School
Should I attend Makawao Elementary School or Pukalani Elementary 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
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Top Rankings
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Pukalani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Makawao 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pukalani Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
530 students
436 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#100 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
7
Kindergarten Students
71
58
Grade 1 Students
74
73
Grade 2 Students
73
87
Grade 3 Students
87
65
Grade 4 Students
104
71
Grade 5 Students
113
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
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% White
17%
13%
% Hawaiian
24%
23%
% Two or more races
27%
29%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
