Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Canyon 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 17% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Waimea Canyon 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 Waimea Canyon Middle 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimea Canyon Middle School?
485 students attend Waimea Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Waimea Canyon Middle School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimea Canyon Middle School?
Waimea Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea Canyon Middle School offer ?
Waimea Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waimea Canyon Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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