Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaala Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Kaala 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 Kaala 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaala Elementary School?
384 students attend Kaala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kaala Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaala Elementary School offer ?
Kaala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kaala Elementary School part of?
This is my most memorable school. I Have gone through blood, sweat, and tears at this school. I have made new friends and connected to multiple students there at this school. This school made not only an impact on my gradually developing career, but this school has made an impact on my self-viewing as well. I recommend anyone to join this school, it's amazing!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Christian Emedo
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