Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Kapaa Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Kapaa Middle 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 Kapaa Middle School is 0.78, 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapaa Middle School?
575 students attend Kapaa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Kapaa Middle School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa Middle School offer ?
Kapaa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kapaa Middle School part of?
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