Is Kailua Intermediate School a good school?

Yes. Kailua Intermediate School ranks in the top 9.0% of Hawaii middle schools.

How many students attend Kailua Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Kailua Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Kailua Intermediate School?

Students at Kailua Intermediate School are 34% White, 21% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 16% Pacific Islander, 8% Asian, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Kailua Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Kailua Intermediate School usually go on to attend Kailua High School

Kailua Intermediate School

Summary:

Kailua Intermediate School is a public middle school in Kailua, Hawaii, serving 706 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kailua Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 64.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 50.45% in Mathematics, and 58.97% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.42% White, 20.82% Hispanic, 16.29% Pacific Islander, and 17.71% two or more races. Kailua Intermediate School has a strong track record of supporting different student subgroups, ranking highly for its performance with Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Special Education students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School, Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School, and others, Kailua Intermediate School consistently outperforms them in academic performance and student outcomes. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% is lower than some nearby schools, it is still an area that could be improved upon. Overall, Kailua Intermediate School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and supportive middle school that is delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734

(808) 263-1500

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,147

Students who attend Kailua Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Kailua High School

Feeder schools for Kailua Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Aikahi Elementary School
	Enchanted Lake Elementary School
	Kaelepulu Elementary School
	Kailua Elementary School
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	Kainalu Elementary School
	Ka'ohao Public Charter School
	Keolu Elementary School
	Maunawili Elementary School
	Mokapu Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 706

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.4%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Two or more races:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kailua Intermediate School ranks better than 91% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 6^th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kailua Intermediate School is $15,147. 27 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kailua Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kailua Intermediate School 8^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kailua Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kailua Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	74.72	12^th	69	82.6%
2007	80.95	8^th	71	88.7%
2008	78.25	8^th	46	82.6%
2009	74.59	13^th	68	80.9%
2010	72.99	10^th	65	84.6%
2011	81.11	8^th	71	88.7%
2012	76.96	10^th	73	86.3%
2013	71.82	12^th	76	84.2%
2015	88.25	5^th	72	93.1%
2016	90.72	3^rd	73	95.9%
2017	67.64	10^th	82	87.8%
2018	86.50	6^th	67	91.0%
2019	89.60	5^th	70	92.9%
2021	83.47	9^th	73	87.7%
2022	88.78	6^th	72	91.7%
2023	85.72	8^th	73	89.0%
2024	76.30	8^th	89	91.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.08	34^th	81	58.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.82	8^th	89	91.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.31	15^th	87	82.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.15	16^th	71	77.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.62	19^th	68	72.1%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.46	18^th	81	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.56	8^th	86	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kailua Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	417	50	416	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	907
1989	411	43	404	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	884
1990	430	42	441	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	939
1991	395	25	430	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	904
1992	422	59	381	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	925
1993	401	56	392	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	902
1994	412	46	406	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	908
1995	435	50	424	62	5	n/a	n/a	-1	975
1996	435	50	424	62	5	n/a	n/a	-1	975
1997	418	42	444	66	3	n/a	n/a	26	999
1998	411	37	444	69	4	n/a	n/a	0	965
1999	392	33	428	58	6	n/a	n/a	0	917
2000	376	32	441	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	900
2001	403	39	466	51	3	n/a	n/a	0	962
2002	347	37	454	64	8	n/a	n/a	0	910
2003	347	37	454	64	8	n/a	n/a	0	910
2004	346	37	496	57	5	n/a	n/a	0	941
2005	311	41	478	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	884
2006	290	34	413	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	793
2007	270	34	376	51	3	n/a	n/a	0	734
2008	266	30	352	54	4	n/a	n/a	0	706
2009	255	19	329	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	654
2010	269	14	342	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	680
2011	231	19	99	41	2	201	60	0	653
2012	217	20	99	47	3	203	82	0	671
2013	240	32	88	69	4	215	67	0	715
2014	219	29	90	74	5	203	73	0	693
2015	232	22	79	88	3	195	61	0	680
2016	245	25	97	91	2	217	58	0	735
2017	260	23	116	104	1	212	65	0	781
2018	263	20	106	99	0	189	60	0	737
2019	276	18	104	128	0	168	81	0	775
2020	260	18	82	160	2	133	121	0	776
2021	253	15	79	170	0	128	140	0	785
2022	260	7	63	152	0	122	135	0	739
2023	243	19	55	147	2	115	125	0	706

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kailua Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	907	55.0	16.4	14.6
1989	884	47.0	18.8	10.7
1990	939	52.0	18.0	9.8
1991	904	50.0	18.0	11
1992	925	51.5	17.9	9.5
1993	902	52.5	17.2	10.9
1994	908	52.5	17.3	8.4
1995	975	51.0	19.1	9.8
1996	975	51.0	19.1	9.8
1997	999	52.0	19.2	13.5
1998	965	50.0	19.3	18.4
1999	917	50.0	18.3	27.3
2000	900	47.5	18.9	17
2001	962	49.5	19.4	22.1
2002	910	52.0	17.5	23
2003	910	52.0	17.5	23
2004	941	50.5	18.6	28.5
2005	884	52.0	17.0	29.4
2006	793	50.0	15.9	31.3
2007	734	48.0	15.3	29.6
2008	706	43.0	16.4	24.9
2009	654	44.0	14.9	27.7
2010	680	44.0	15.4	30.9
2011	653	43.0	15.1	33.7
2012	671	43.0	15.6	35.8
2013	715	47.0	15.2	36.2
2014	693	47.0	14.7	35.1
2015	680	47.0	14.4	30.6
2016	735	50.0	14.7	30.5
2017	781	52.0	15.0	28
2018	737	54.0	13.6	30.8
2019	775	51.0	15.1	29
2020	776	52.0	14.9	26.9
2021	785	52.0	15.0	28
2022	739	52.0	14.2	25.7
2023	706	51.0	13.8	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kailua Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	907	55.0	16.4	14.6
1989	884	47.0	18.8	10.7
1990	939	52.0	18.0	9.8
1991	904	50.0	18.0	11
1992	925	51.5	17.9	9.5
1993	902	52.5	17.2	10.9
1994	908	52.5	17.3	8.4
1995	975	51.0	19.1	9.8
1996	975	51.0	19.1	9.8
1997	999	52.0	19.2	13.5
1998	965	50.0	19.3	18.4
1999	917	50.0	18.3	27.3
2000	900	47.5	18.9	17
2001	962	49.5	19.4	22.1
2002	910	52.0	17.5	23
2003	910	52.0	17.5	23
2004	941	50.5	18.6	28.5
2005	884	52.0	17.0	29.4
2006	793	50.0	15.9	31.3
2007	734	48.0	15.3	29.6
2008	706	43.0	16.4	24.9
2009	654	44.0	14.9	27.7
2010	680	44.0	15.4	30.9
2011	653	43.0	15.1	33.7
2012	671	43.0	15.6	35.8
2013	715	47.0	15.2	36.2
2014	693	47.0	14.7	35.1
2015	680	47.0	14.4	30.6
2016	735	50.0	14.7	30.5
2017	781	52.0	15.0	28
2018	737	54.0	13.6	30.8
2019	775	51.0	15.1	29
2020	776	52.0	14.9	26.9
2021	785	52.0	15.0	28
2022	739	52.0	14.2	25.7
2023	706	51.0	13.8	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kailua Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,074 (7.1%)	$14,073 (92.9%)	$15,147

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kailua Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 73 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kailua Intermediate School)	74	66	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kailua Intermediate School)	48	47	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kailua Intermediate School)	70	67	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kailua Intermediate School)	68	46	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kailua Intermediate School)	72	66	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Kailua Intermediate School)	58	46	12%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	775	706	8.9%
African American	18	19	5.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	104	55	47.1%
Hispanic	128	147	14.8%
Pacific Islander	168	115	31.5%
White	276	243	12%
Two or More Races	81	125	54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29%	31%	2%

Schools Near Kailua Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kailua Intermediate School	Public	7-8	145 South Kainalu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 263-1500	706	51	13.8	31.0%	243 (34.4%)	19 (2.7%)	147 (20.8%)	55 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	115 (16.3%)	125 (17.7%)	76.3	8^th of 89 public middle schools	91.0%		85.7	8^th of 73 public middle schools	89.0%		59.0	64.7	50.5	$15,147	$1,074	$14,073
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School	Public	7-8	46-155 Kamehameha Hwy	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 233-5727	517	37	13.9	52.4%	33 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	109 (21.1%)	78 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (34.0%)	120 (23.2%)	35.2	42^nd of 89 public middle schools	52.8%		37.5	43^rd of 73 public middle schools	41.1%	1	32.1	47.1	29.0	$16,597	$1,556	$15,041
Niu Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	310 Halemaumau St	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-2440	772	46	16.7	13.7%	149 (19.3%)	3 (0.4%)	82 (10.6%)	274 (35.5%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.4%)	206 (26.7%)	82.2	5^th of 89 public middle schools	94.4%		90.4	4^th of 73 public middle schools	94.5%	1	65.7	68.7	53.2	$14,536	$1,057	$13,479
William P Jarrett Middle School	Public	6-8	1903 Palolo Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4888	260	21	12.3	78.1%	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.9%)	43 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (55.8%)	32 (12.3%)	39.5	37^th of 89 public middle schools	58.4%		51.4	28^th of 73 public middle schools	61.6%	9	46.2	46.0	30.9	$19,198	$1,695	$17,503
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School	Public	6-8	1202 Prospect St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4520	576	38	15.1	42.9%	33 (5.7%)	4 (0.7%)	76 (13.2%)	235 (40.8%)	1 (0.2%)	130 (22.6%)	97 (16.8%)	65.7	14^th of 89 public middle schools	84.3%		71.4	15^th of 73 public middle schools	79.5%	1	55.2	60.0	42.0	$15,667	$1,382	$14,285
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School	Public	6-8	49 Funchal St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4430	589	44	13.3	52.1%	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (11.7%)	286 (48.6%)	1 (0.2%)	119 (20.2%)	102 (17.3%)	59.9	20^th of 89 public middle schools	77.5%		60.8	22^nd of 73 public middle schools	69.9%	2	54.3	56.3	39.7	$15,554	$1,560	$13,994
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability	Public, Charter	6-8	1728 Nuuanu Ave	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 677-3377	176	17	10.3	17.6%	49 (27.8%)	2 (1.1%)	24 (13.6%)	37 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.4%)	44 (25.0%)	80.2	6^th of 89 public middle schools	93.3%		87.3	5^th of 73 public middle schools	93.2%	1	61.1	70.2	49.4	$9,648	$1,021	$8,627
President George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	1633 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0177	569	54	10.5	61.2%	26 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	76 (13.4%)	191 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (31.1%)	96 (16.9%)	42.9	34^th of 89 public middle schools	61.8%		52.3	26^th of 73 public middle schools	64.4%	8	42.6	48.2	34.1	$16,359	$1,539	$14,820
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School	Public	6-8	1803 Kam IV Rd	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3340	530	46	11.5	77.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.8%)	147 (27.7%)	1 (0.2%)	277 (52.3%)	53 (10.0%)	11.3	74^th of 89 public middle schools	16.9%		9	70^th of 73 public middle schools	4.1%	4	22.3	30.4	14.1	$17,290	$2,203	$15,087
Kaimuki Middle School	Public	6-8	631 18th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4800	950	58	16.3	23.6%	82 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (10.6%)	496 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.3%)	221 (23.3%)	92.5	2^nd of 89 public middle schools	97.8%		96.4	1^st of 73 public middle schools	98.6%	1	68.4	77.2	66.4	$15,051	$1,101	$13,950

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