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#198 of 292 schools in HI

Lahaina Intermediate School

Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Lahaina, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

871 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism44.3%

Students at Lahaina Intermediate School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

52.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lahaina Intermediate 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$94,229

Median home value

$905,800

Median rent

$2,099/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.36–8Not available697Compare →

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
#198 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

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

About Lahaina Intermediate School

Lahaina Intermediate School is a public middle school in Lahaina, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lahaina Intermediate School

What grades does Lahaina Intermediate School serve?

Lahaina Intermediate School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lahaina Intermediate School?

Lahaina Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lahaina Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lahaina Intermediate School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lahaina Intermediate School rank in HI?

Lahaina Intermediate School ranks #198 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Lahaina Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lahaina Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Lahaina Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lahaina Intermediate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lahaina Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Lahaina Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Lahaina Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lahaina Intermediate School?

52.6% of students at Lahaina Intermediate 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
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.3%
Area population (ZIP 96761)
21,766
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
42.5
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 96761; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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