Below Average
#250 of 292 schools in HI
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kaneohe, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,263
Median home value
$1,001,400
Median rent
$2,410/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Kailua Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–8 | 5.0 mi | 719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #250 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
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is a public middle school in Kaneohe, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 553 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
What grades does Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School serve?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School rank in HI?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School ranks #250 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
52.1% of students at Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (808) 233-5727
- Area population (ZIP 96744)
- 56,245
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 96744; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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