Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hilo Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Hilo Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilo Union Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hilo Union Elementary School?
422 students attend Hilo Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hilo Union Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilo Union Elementary School?
Hilo Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilo Union Elementary School offer ?
Hilo Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hilo Union Elementary School part of?
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