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#31 of 292 schools in HI

Top 10% in state

Pearl Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Aiea, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

98-940 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Pearl Ridge Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pearl Ridge 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$107,888

Median home value

$913,300

Median rent

$1,930/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96701; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waimalu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–60.4 mi342Compare →
Our Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–80.7 mi87Compare →
Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–120.8 mi171Compare →
Alvah a Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.9 mi425Compare →

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
#31 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

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

About Pearl Ridge Elementary School

Pearl Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aiea, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearl Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Pearl Ridge Elementary School serve?

Pearl Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Pearl Ridge Elementary School?

Pearl Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Ridge Elementary 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School rank in HI?

Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks #31 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Pearl Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pearl Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Ridge Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pearl Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pearl Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pearl Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pearl Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Ridge Elementary School?

22.0% of students at Pearl Ridge 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
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 96701)
40,504
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
44
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 96701; 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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