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#179 of 292 schools in HI
Ewa Makai Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Ewa Beach, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ewa Makai Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ewa Makai Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,879
Median home value
$796,600
Median rent
$2,785/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #179 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ewa Makai Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ewa Makai Middle School
Ewa Makai Middle School is a public middle school in Ewa Beach, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ewa Makai Middle School
What grades does Ewa Makai Middle School serve?
Ewa Makai Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ewa Makai Middle School?
Ewa Makai Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewa Makai Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewa Makai Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ewa Makai Middle School rank in HI?
Ewa Makai Middle School ranks #179 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Ewa Makai Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ewa Makai Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ewa Makai Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewa Makai Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ewa Makai Middle School a charter school?
No, Ewa Makai Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ewa Makai Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ewa Makai Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ewa Makai Middle School?
32.8% of students at Ewa Makai Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (808) 687-9500
- Area population (ZIP 96706)
- 83,467
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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