Very Good
#100 of 292 schools in HI
Top 34% in state
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
821 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI 96819
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King David Kalakaua Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where King David Kalakaua 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$96,346
Median home value
$963,900
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96819; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Sanford B Dole Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Kamehameha Schools Kapalama CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 3,195 | Compare → |
| School for Examining Essential Questions of SustainabilityCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #100 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
King David Kalakaua Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King David Kalakaua Middle School
King David Kalakaua Middle School is a public middle school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 889 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King David Kalakaua Middle School
What grades does King David Kalakaua Middle School serve?
King David Kalakaua Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend King David Kalakaua Middle School?
King David Kalakaua Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King David Kalakaua Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at King David Kalakaua Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King David Kalakaua Middle School rank in HI?
King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks #100 of 292 schools in HI.
What is King David Kalakaua Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
King David Kalakaua Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 King David Kalakaua Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King David Kalakaua Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is King David Kalakaua Middle School a charter school?
No, King David Kalakaua Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King David Kalakaua Middle School a Title I school?
No, King David Kalakaua Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King David Kalakaua Middle School?
64.6% of students at King David Kalakaua 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
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (808) 832-3130
- Area population (ZIP 96819)
- 51,961
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 96819; 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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