President George Washington Middle School

1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 604 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

President George Washington Middle School's student population of 604 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#154 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
47%
52%
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
24%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
33%
25%
Two or more races
15%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
604 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, 33% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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