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#117 of 292 schools in HI

Top 40% in state

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Wahiawa, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1 Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, HI 96786

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sergeant Samuel K Solomon 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$83,488

Median home value

$724,400

Median rent

$2,784/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Daniel K Inouye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.2 mi659Compare →
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.2 mi628Compare →
Kaala Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–52.3 mi383Compare →
Ho'ala SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–63.2 mi41Compare →

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
#117 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

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wahiawa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 750 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School

What grades does Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School serve?

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School rank in HI?

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School ranks #117 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?

55.5% of students at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon 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 – 5th
Enrollment
750
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Area population (ZIP 96786)
41,293
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
28
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 96786; 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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