Needs Improvement
#286 of 292 schools in HI
Kapaa Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kapaa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4867 Olohena Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kapaa Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kapaa 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,681
Median home value
$830,500
Median rent
$2,053/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96746; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanuikapono - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Kaimuki Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,006 | Compare → |
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #286 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
Kapaa Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa Middle School is a public middle school in Kapaa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 523 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kapaa Middle School
What grades does Kapaa Middle School serve?
Kapaa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kapaa Middle School rank in HI?
Kapaa Middle School ranks #286 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kapaa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kapaa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Kapaa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kapaa Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kapaa Middle School a charter school?
No, Kapaa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kapaa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kapaa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kapaa Middle School?
49.1% of students at Kapaa 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
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kauai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (808) 821-4460
- Area population (ZIP 96746)
- 20,566
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 96746; 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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