Excellent
#42 of 292 schools in HI
Top 14% in state
Kaimuki Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
631 18th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaimuki Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kaimuki 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,744
Median home value
$1,121,400
Median rent
$1,879/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimuki Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| St Louis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| William P Jarrett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #42 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
Kaimuki Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaimuki Middle School
Kaimuki Middle School is a public middle school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,006 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaimuki Middle School
What grades does Kaimuki Middle School serve?
Kaimuki Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kaimuki Middle School?
Kaimuki Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaimuki Middle School rank in HI?
Kaimuki Middle School ranks #42 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kaimuki Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaimuki Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Kaimuki Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaimuki Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaimuki Middle School a charter school?
No, Kaimuki Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaimuki Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kaimuki Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaimuki Middle School?
23.8% of students at Kaimuki 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
- 1,006
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (808) 733-4800
- Area population (ZIP 96816)
- 50,711
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 96816; 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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