Below Average
#258 of 292 schools in HI
Wahiawa Middle School
Middle School · Hawaii Department of Education · Wahiawa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
275 Rose St, Wahiawa, HI 96786
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wahiawa Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wahiawa 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Mililani Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,672 | Compare → |
| Hanalani SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | 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
- #258 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
Wahiawa Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wahiawa Middle School
Wahiawa Middle School is a public middle school in Wahiawa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 686 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wahiawa Middle School
What grades does Wahiawa Middle School serve?
Wahiawa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wahiawa Middle School?
Wahiawa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wahiawa Middle School rank in HI?
Wahiawa Middle School ranks #258 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Wahiawa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wahiawa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Wahiawa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahiawa Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wahiawa Middle School a charter school?
No, Wahiawa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wahiawa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wahiawa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahiawa Middle School?
64.1% of students at Wahiawa 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
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (808) 622-6500
- 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.
- 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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