Waiakea Intermediate School
Tel:
(808)981-7231
- Waiakea Intermediate School serves 848 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
School Overview
- Waiakea Intermediate School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 848 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waiakea Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waiakea Intermediate School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.78. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #137 out of 288 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 34% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 10% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 42% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.78 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waiakea Intermediate School is Waiakea High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Connections - New Century Pcs (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waiakea Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Waiakea Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 839 students
0.1 miles
180 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7215 0.1 PK-5 839 - Hilo Waiakea High School Grades: 9-12 | 1253 students
0.5 miles
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4888 0.5 9-12 1253 - Hilo Waiakeawaena Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
0.9 miles
2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7200 0.9 PK-5 714 - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 351 students
1.4 miles
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4160 1.4 PK-6 351 - Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 369 students
2.2 miles
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)961-3664 2.2 K-12 369
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