Waiakea Intermediate School vs. Hilo Intermediate School
Should I attend Waiakea Intermediate School or Hilo 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
Waiakea Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Hilo Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Waiakea Intermediate 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 523 students in grades 7-8, Hilo Intermediate 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
799 students
523 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#120 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
284
-
Grade 7 Students
204
229
Grade 8 Students
311
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
14%
% Hispanic
25%
25%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
7%
8%
% Hawaiian
27%
32%
% Two or more races
20%
21%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
