Very Good
#89 of 292 schools in HI
Top 30% in state
Niu Valley Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 Halemaumau St, Honolulu, HI 96821
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Niu Valley Middle School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Niu Valley 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,152
Median home value
$1,457,700
Median rent
$2,946/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Kaimuki Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| William P Jarrett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Kaimuki Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,006 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #89 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
Niu Valley Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niu Valley Middle School
Niu Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 817 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niu Valley Middle School
What grades does Niu Valley Middle School serve?
Niu Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Niu Valley Middle School?
Niu Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niu Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niu Valley Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niu Valley Middle School rank in HI?
Niu Valley Middle School ranks #89 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Niu Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Niu Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Niu Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niu Valley Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Niu Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Niu Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niu Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Niu Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niu Valley Middle School?
12.4% of students at Niu Valley 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (808) 377-2440
- Area population (ZIP 96821)
- 19,831
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 96821; 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
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