Kua o ka La - NCPCS vs Connections - New Century PCS
Kua o ka La - NCPCS has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 4.3/10. Connections - New Century PCS is significantly larger with 346 students, about 1.9× the size of Kua o ka La - NCPCS (185). In math proficiency, Connections - New Century PCS leads at 23.0%.
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.
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo, HI
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
185 students
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo, HI
4.3/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
346 students
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| Metric | Kua o ka La - NCPCS | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 2.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.7 | 1.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.2% | 71.7% |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #51 of 292 | #266 of 292 |
| State Percentile | 83th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kua o ka La - NCPCS | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 23.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Kua o ka La - NCPCS | Connections - New Century PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 185 | 346 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.2% | 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 |