Summary:
The city of Keaau, Hawaii, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area generally perform below the state average, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting the district may need to focus on improving educational outcomes and addressing attendance issues.
Keaau High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.3%. However, it still has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.4% and below-average test scores, with only 49.77% proficient in ELA and 13.96% in Math. In contrast, Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS has extremely low proficiency rates, with only around 3-4% of students proficient in ELA and Math, despite having a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%.
The schools in Keaau serve a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Asian students. This highlights the importance of culturally responsive teaching and supporting the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 56.3% to 75.7%, suggest the area has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance. Overall, the data suggests the Hawaii Department of Education has work to do in improving educational outcomes for students in the Keaau area.
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