Serving 178 students in grades 6-8, School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability 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
#123 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
24%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
22%
11%
Hawaiian
9%
25%
Two or more races
30%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability's ranking?
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability is ranked #123 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability often compared to?
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainabilityis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager - A Public Charter School, Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability?
178 students attend School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability?
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability offer ?
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability part of?
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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