Waiakeawaena Elementary School vs Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 5.5/10. In math proficiency, Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School leads at 75.0%.
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
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Hilo, HI
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
465 students
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| Metric | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 28.2% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 4.1 |
| State Rank | #204 of 292 | #31 of 292 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 80.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
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 |