Below Average
#224 of 292 schools in HI
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Hilo, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,537
Median home value
$458,100
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #224 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
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is a public school in Hilo, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
What grades does Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs serve?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs rank in HI?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks #224 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs a Title I school?
No, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
65.1% of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (808) 961-0470
- Area population (ZIP 96720)
- 50,971
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 96720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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