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#189 of 292 schools in HI
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kualapuu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 260, Kualapuu, HI 96757
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,621/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96757; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunakakai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
| Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| King Kaumualii Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 524 | 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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #189 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
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is a public elementary school in Kualapuu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
What grades does Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter serve?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter rank in HI?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks #189 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter a charter school?
Yes, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter a Title I school?
No, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
84.8% of students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maui County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.5%
- Phone
- (808) 567-6900
- Area population (ZIP 96757)
- 800
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 96757; 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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