Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, Samuel Enoka Kalama 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 26% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School serves the northern part of the Makawao, HI district, covering an area of approximately 277.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School's student population of 944 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission at Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate is to provide a wide range of learning opportunities that develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills in order for our students to become engaged global citizens.
School Rankings
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate 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 Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School is 0.78, 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
#212 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
25%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School's ranking?
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School is ranked #212 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School often compared to?
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Kekaulike High School, Lokelani Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School?
944 students attend Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School?
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School offer ?
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School part of?
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
Review Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
