Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waimea Middle - Pccs's student population of 188 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place of Infinite Possibilities
School Rankings
Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs is 0.76, 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
#224 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
24%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
8%
11%
Hawaiian
38%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Owls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waimea Middle - Pccs's ranking?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is ranked #224 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs?
188 students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Waimea Middle - Pccs students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waimea Middle - Pccs?
Waimea Middle - Pccs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea Middle - Pccs offer ?
Waimea Middle - Pccs offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waimea Middle - Pccs part of?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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