Summary:
The city of Kahului, Hawaii is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the range of free/reduced-price lunch rates across the district.
Pomaikai Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Hawaii elementary schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the area, Kahului Elementary and Lihikai Elementary, have lower proficiency rates. Similarly, Maui High School has also ranked in the top 25% of Hawaii high schools over the past 3 years, with a strong 83.4% four-year graduation rate and solid test scores.
The data reveals that attendance and socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student performance. Schools with lower chronic absenteeism rates, such as Pomaikai Elementary, tend to have better academic outcomes. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free/reduced-price lunch and academic performance, with the schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations generally having lower test scores and other performance metrics. However, the relatively consistent funding and resources across the schools suggest that other factors, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and community engagement, may also contribute to the observed performance differences.
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