Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 12% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School's student population of 324 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
25%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
2%
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
57%
26%
Two or more races
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is ranked #263 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
324 students attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School offer ?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School part of?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School located?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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