Below Average
#221 of 292 schools in HI
Maili Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
87-360 Kulaaupuni St, Waianae, HI 96792
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maili Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maili Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,927
Median home value
$551,400
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maili Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–11 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Ark of Safety Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Leihoku Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Adventist Malama Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 43 | 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.
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
- #221 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
Maili Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maili Elementary School
Maili Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maili Elementary School
What grades does Maili Elementary School serve?
Maili Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Maili Elementary School?
Maili Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maili Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maili Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maili Elementary School rank in HI?
Maili Elementary School ranks #221 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Maili Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maili Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Maili Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maili Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maili Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maili Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maili Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maili Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maili Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Maili Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.1%
- Phone
- (808) 697-7150
- Area population (ZIP 96792)
- 49,879
- Area average commute
- 42.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 96792; 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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