Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waimalu Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Waimalu Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waimalu Elementary School is 0.77, 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimalu Elementary School?
370 students attend Waimalu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Waimalu Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimalu Elementary School?
Waimalu Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimalu Elementary School offer ?
Waimalu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waimalu Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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