Serving 889 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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 0.54, 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?
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?
889 students attend King David Kalakaua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of King David Kalakaua Middle School students are Asian, 24% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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