Serving 857 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 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waiakea Intermediate School serves the southeast part of Hilo, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 117.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waiakea Intermediate School's student population of 857 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waiakea 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 Waiakea Intermediate School is 0.77, 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
#192 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
28%
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)21.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiakea Intermediate School's ranking?
Waiakea Intermediate School is ranked #192 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waiakea Intermediate School often compared to?
Waiakea Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilo Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiakea Intermediate School?
857 students attend Waiakea Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Waiakea Intermediate School students are Two or more races, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waiakea Intermediate School?
Waiakea Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiakea Intermediate School offer ?
Waiakea Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waiakea Intermediate School part of?
Waiakea Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Titan Wheel - Last Day for 6th Grade
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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