Below Average
#247 of 292 schools in HI
Kamalani Academy
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Wahiawa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1403 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kamalani Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kamalani Academy 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,488
Median home value
$724,400
Median rent
$2,784/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
29.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahiawa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Ho'ala SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Helemano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Iliahi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
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
- #247 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
Kamalani Academy is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kamalani Academy
Kamalani Academy is a public elementary school in Wahiawa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kamalani Academy
What grades does Kamalani Academy serve?
Kamalani Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kamalani Academy?
Kamalani Academy has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamalani Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamalani Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kamalani Academy rank in HI?
Kamalani Academy ranks #247 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kamalani Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kamalani Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kamalani Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kamalani Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Kamalani Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kamalani Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kamalani Academy a Title I school?
No, Kamalani Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kamalani Academy?
25.9% of students at Kamalani Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (808) 203-2992
- Area population (ZIP 96786)
- 41,293
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 28
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 96786; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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