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Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center

School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kekaha, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 129, Kekaha, HI 96752

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness2.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
District spending per student$20,056

Students at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 26 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,628

Median home value

$516,800

Median rent

$2,228/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–120.4 mi45Compare →
Niihau High & Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.2 mi20Compare →
Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available450Compare →
Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available52Compare →

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
#201 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

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is a public school in Kekaha, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center

What grades does Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center serve?

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center rank in HI?

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center ranks #201 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center a charter school?

Yes, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?

67.4% of students at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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
43
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kauai County
Area population (ZIP 96752)
3,552
Area median age
41.3
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 96752; 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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