Serving 1,075 students in grades 7-8, Waipahu 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waipahu Intermediate School's student population of 1,075 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waipahu 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 Waipahu Intermediate School is 0.62, 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
#163 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
57%
26%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
20%
26%
Two or more races
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waipahu Intermediate School's ranking?
Waipahu Intermediate School is ranked #163 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waipahu Intermediate School often compared to?
Waipahu Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aiea Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Waipahu Intermediate School?
1,075 students attend Waipahu Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waipahu Intermediate School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waipahu Intermediate School?
Waipahu Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waipahu Intermediate School offer ?
Waipahu Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Waipahu Intermediate School part of?
Waipahu Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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