Below Average
#226 of 292 schools in HI
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waikoloa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
68-1730 Hooko St, Waikoloa, HI 96738
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waikoloa Elementary and 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,545
Median home value
$686,700
Median rent
$2,251/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #226 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
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Waikoloa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 728 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School serve?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School rank in HI?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School ranks #226 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
No, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
51.1% of students at Waikoloa Elementary and 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (808) 883-6808
- Area population (ZIP 96738)
- 7,407
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 96738; 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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