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King David Kalakaua Middle School

821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, King David Kalakaua 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 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
King David Kalakaua Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
898 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
King David Kalakaua 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 King David Kalakaua Middle School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#190 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of King David Kalakaua Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of King David Kalakaua Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
61%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
26%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in King David Kalakaua Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of King David Kalakaua Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in King David Kalakaua Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is King David Kalakaua Middle School's ranking?
King David Kalakaua Middle School is ranked #190 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are King David Kalakaua Middle School often compared to?
King David Kalakaua Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend King David Kalakaua Middle School?
898 students attend King David Kalakaua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of King David Kalakaua Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King David Kalakaua Middle School?
King David Kalakaua Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does King David Kalakaua Middle School offer ?
King David Kalakaua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is King David Kalakaua Middle School part of?
King David Kalakaua Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is King David Kalakaua Middle School located?
King David Kalakaua Middle School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Kalihi Palama.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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