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#196 of 292 schools in HI

Konawaena Middle School

Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kealakekua, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

81-1045 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Konawaena Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Konawaena 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$86,293

Median home value

$613,800

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Kaimuki Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available1,006Compare →
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.36–8Not available697Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#196 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

Konawaena Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Konawaena Middle School

Konawaena Middle School is a public middle school in Kealakekua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Konawaena Middle School

What grades does Konawaena Middle School serve?

Konawaena Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Konawaena Middle School?

Konawaena Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Konawaena Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Konawaena Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Konawaena Middle School rank in HI?

Konawaena Middle School ranks #196 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Konawaena Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Konawaena Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Konawaena Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Konawaena Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Konawaena Middle School a charter school?

No, Konawaena Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Konawaena Middle School a Title I school?

No, Konawaena Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Konawaena Middle School?

57.2% of students at Konawaena 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
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hawaii County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
Area population (ZIP 96750)
3,137
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
50.9
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 96750; 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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