Needs Improvement
#272 of 292 schools in HI
Malama Honua Charter School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waimanalo, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41-054 Ehukai St Suite 200, Waimanalo, HI 96795
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malama Honua Charter School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malama Honua Charter 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,365
Median home value
$746,700
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96795; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Pope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Hahaione Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Keolu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 98 | 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
- #272 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
Malama Honua Charter School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malama Honua Charter School
Malama Honua Charter School is a public elementary school in Waimanalo, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 166 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malama Honua Charter School
What grades does Malama Honua Charter School serve?
Malama Honua Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Malama Honua Charter School?
Malama Honua Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malama Honua Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malama Honua Charter School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malama Honua Charter School rank in HI?
Malama Honua Charter School ranks #272 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Malama Honua Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malama Honua Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Malama Honua Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malama Honua Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Malama Honua Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Malama Honua Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Malama Honua Charter School a Title I school?
No, Malama Honua Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malama Honua Charter School?
45.8% of students at Malama Honua Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (808) 259-5522
- Area population (ZIP 96795)
- 10,315
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 96795; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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