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Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School

1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mayor Joseph J Fern 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 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (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

Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mayor Joseph J Fern 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#219 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
50%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's ranking?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
394 students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offer ?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School part of?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School located?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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