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#178 of 292 schools in HI
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kaneohe, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46-500 Kuneki St, Kaneohe, HI 96744
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,263
Median home value
$1,001,400
Median rent
$2,410/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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
- #178 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 O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is a public school in Kaneohe, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 140 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
What grades does Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs serve?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs rank in HI?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs ranks #178 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs a Title I school?
No, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
47.1% of students at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory 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
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 235-9175
- Area population (ZIP 96744)
- 56,245
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 96744; 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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