Summary:
The city of Kihei, Hawaii is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. Based on the data, Kamalii Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with strong test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a favorable student-teacher ratio.
Kamalii Elementary boasts the highest proficiency rates in ELA (61.99%), Math (53.22%), and Science (56.14%) compared to the other schools. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 26.9% and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch at 27.27%. In contrast, Kihei Elementary and Lokelani Intermediate struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The schools in Kihei also vary in terms of funding and resources, with Kihei Charter School spending significantly less per student ($8,104) compared to the other public schools ($16,000+). However, Kihei Charter stands out with a high 91.4% four-year graduation rate, which is notably higher than the state average. Overall, the data suggests that Kamalii Elementary is the top-performing school in the Kihei area, while the other schools have room for improvement in key areas.
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