Very Good
#64 of 292 schools in HI
Top 22% in state
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1728 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$74,690
Median home value
$930,000
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince David Kawananakoa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| St Andrews SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 464 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #64 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
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a public middle school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
What grades does School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability serve?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability rank in HI?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability ranks #64 of 292 schools in HI.
What is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability's MySchoolScout rating?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability a charter school?
Yes, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability a Title I school?
No, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
11.8% of students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 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
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (808) 677-3377
- Area population (ZIP 96817)
- 55,213
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 96817; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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