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#152 of 292 schools in HI
Molokai Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Hoolehua, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 443, Hoolehua, HI 96729
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Molokai Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Molokai 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,500
Median home value
$199,200
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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
- #152 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
Molokai Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Molokai Middle School
Molokai Middle School is a public middle school in Hoolehua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 189 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Molokai Middle School
What grades does Molokai Middle School serve?
Molokai Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Molokai Middle School?
Molokai Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molokai Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molokai Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Molokai Middle School rank in HI?
Molokai Middle School ranks #152 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Molokai Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Molokai Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Molokai Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Molokai Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Molokai Middle School a charter school?
No, Molokai Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Molokai Middle School a Title I school?
No, Molokai Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molokai Middle School?
86.2% of students at Molokai 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maui County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (808) 567-6940
- Area population (ZIP 96729)
- 1,576
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 96729; 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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