Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, President George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
President George Washington Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
President George Washington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President George Washington Middle School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
25%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
31%
26%
Two or more races
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is President George Washington Middle School's ranking?
President George Washington Middle School is ranked #154 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend President George Washington Middle School?
569 students attend President George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of President George Washington Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of President George Washington Middle School?
President George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President George Washington Middle School offer ?
President George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is President George Washington Middle School part of?
President George Washington Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is President George Washington Middle School located?
President George Washington Middle School is located in the McCully Moiliili neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in McCully Moiliili.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School~Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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