Below Average
#230 of 292 schools in HI
Kohala Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kapaau, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 777, Kapaau, HI 96755
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kohala Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% 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 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
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kohala 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,429
Median home value
$693,200
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96755; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohala Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.8 mi | 19 | 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.
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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #230 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
Kohala Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kohala Middle School
Kohala Middle School is a public middle school in Kapaau, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 165 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kohala Middle School
What grades does Kohala Middle School serve?
Kohala Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kohala Middle School?
Kohala Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kohala Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kohala Middle School 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 Kohala Middle School rank in HI?
Kohala Middle School ranks #230 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kohala Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kohala Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Kohala Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kohala Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kohala Middle School a charter school?
No, Kohala Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kohala Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kohala Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kohala Middle School?
52.7% of students at Kohala 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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (808) 889-7119
- Area population (ZIP 96755)
- 3,548
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 96755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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