Waiakeawaena Elementary School vs Connections - New Century PCS
Waiakeawaena Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 4.3/10. Waiakeawaena Elementary School is significantly larger with 672 students, about 1.9× the size of Connections - New Century PCS (346). In math proficiency, Waiakeawaena Elementary School leads at 51.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hilo, HI
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
672 students
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo, HI
4.3/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
346 students
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| Metric | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 2.0 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 71.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #204 of 292 | #266 of 292 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 23.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 672 | 346 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 71.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 70–79% |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
| City | Hilo | Hilo |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hilo (96720) | Hilo (96720) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,537 | $78,537 |
| Median Home Value | $458,100 | $458,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,346 | $1,346 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |