Is Iao Intermediate School a good school?

Iao Intermediate School ranks 38 th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Iao Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 950 students attended Iao Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Iao Intermediate School?

Students at Iao Intermediate School are 29% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 21% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 6% White.

What high school do graduates of Iao Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Iao Intermediate School usually go on to attend Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Iao Intermediate School

Summary:

Iao Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Wailuku, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 780. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Iao Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Hawaii middle schools, typically between 38-49 out of 70-89 schools, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, with an ELA proficiency rate of 45% compared to the state's 51% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Iao Intermediate School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School, Lokelani Intermediate School, Lahaina Intermediate School, and Maui Waena Intermediate School.

While Iao Intermediate School's performance is slightly below average compared to the nearby schools, it has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Pacific Islander (29.1%) and Hispanic (21.92%) students. The school's spending per student ($15,155 in 2018-2019) is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting that funding and resources may not be the primary driver of the school's performance. Addressing the factors behind the high chronic absenteeism rate could be an area of focus for the school to improve its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793

(808) 984-5610

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,155

Students who attend Iao Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Feeder schools for Iao Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Waihee Elementary School
	Wailuku Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 950

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

29.4%

Two or more races:

21.6%

Asian:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iao Intermediate School ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 22^nd among 40 ranked middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.48. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Iao Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (29.4%), two or more races (21.6%), Asian (21.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iao Intermediate School is 17.9. 37 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Iao Intermediate School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iao Intermediate School is $15,155. 26 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iao Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iao Intermediate School 38^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Iao 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 Iao Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	35.85	42^nd	69	39.1%
2007	39.21	42^nd	71	40.8%
2008	27.80	31^st	46	32.6%
2009	34.99	45^th	68	33.8%
2010	26.04	55^th	65	15.4%
2011	28.52	54^th	71	23.9%
2012	21.84	64^th	73	12.3%
2013	18.56	66^th	76	13.2%
2015	46.64	31^st	72	56.9%
2016	26.76	52^nd	73	28.8%
2017	17.95	58^th	82	29.3%
2018	29.85	46^th	67	31.3%
2019	31.15	48^th	70	31.4%
2021	34.50	44^th	73	39.7%
2022	28.74	49^th	72	31.9%
2023	37.48	44^th	73	39.7%
2024	39.48	38^th	89	57.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.55	49^th	81	39.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.56	49^th	89	44.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.36	35^th	87	59.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.18	19^th	71	73.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.31	38^th	68	44.1%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.34	64^th	81	21.0%

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Rank History for White students at Iao Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.34	36^th	86	58.1%

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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 Iao Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	98	1	504	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	621
1989	96	2	496	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	610
1990	103	4	527	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	651
1991	93	14	535	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	645
1992	89	2	550	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
1993	87	2	573	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1994	86	3	596	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
1995	104	3	665	48	2	n/a	n/a	-1	821
1996	104	3	665	48	2	n/a	n/a	-1	821
1997	100	3	665	46	2	n/a	n/a	9	825
1998	116	6	664	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	823
1999	104	7	695	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	849
2000	106	4	699	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	858
2001	116	3	722	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	887
2002	114	3	676	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	825
2003	114	3	676	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	825
2004	112	2	682	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
2005	104	1	688	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	831
2006	106	0	690	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	830
2007	108	1	694	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	841
2008	108	5	667	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
2009	119	3	692	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	861
2010	127	4	685	47	5	n/a	n/a	0	868
2011	115	4	327	33	3	394	8	0	884
2012	97	1	314	37	3	409	15	0	876
2013	79	2	318	43	0	380	19	0	841
2014	73	3	325	48	1	405	31	0	886
2015	68	6	325	54	2	399	35	0	889
2016	72	6	322	46	3	426	43	0	918
2017	68	5	308	71	2	402	48	0	904
2018	60	5	286	106	3	398	95	0	953
2019	43	5	266	146	1	360	166	0	987
2020	45	5	207	191	1	327	228	0	1004
2021	40	4	179	179	1	279	207	0	889
2022	36	2	167	186	2	245	180	0	818
2023	41	2	182	171	1	227	156	0	780
2024	54	5	204	202	1	279	205	0	950

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 Iao Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	621	34.0	18.2	28
1989	610	29.5	20.6	22.5
1990	651	32.5	20.0	14.1
1991	645	35.0	18.4	14.7
1992	689	34.5	19.9	13.8
1993	706	38.0	18.6	14.9
1994	726	38.5	18.9	11.7
1995	821	44.0	18.7	13.6
1996	821	44.0	18.7	13.6
1997	825	42.0	19.6	23.9
1998	823	42.5	19.4	23.8
1999	849	44.0	19.3	35.5
2000	858	47.5	18.1	38.5
2001	887	48.0	18.5	44.3
2002	825	48.0	17.2	38.8
2003	825	48.0	17.2	38.8
2004	830	49.0	16.9	34.8
2005	831	50.0	16.6	37.1
2006	830	48.5	17.1	30.6
2007	841	49.0	17.2	31.4
2008	818	49.0	16.7	30.4
2009	861	47.0	18.3	32.2
2010	868	48.0	18.0	36.6
2011	884	48.0	18.4	42.3
2012	876	50.0	17.5	46.8
2013	841	50.0	16.8	46
2014	886	52.0	17.0	48
2015	889	54.0	16.4	49.6
2016	918	49.0	18.7	49.6
2017	904	55.0	16.4	48.8
2018	953	60.0	15.8	47.6
2019	987	63.0	15.6	49.6
2020	1004	67.0	14.9	49.7
2021	889	65.0	13.6	54
2022	818	65.0	12.5	49.9
2023	780	54.0	14.4	49.9
2024	950	53.0	17.9	50.4

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 Iao Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	621	34.0	18.2	28
1989	610	29.5	20.6	22.5
1990	651	32.5	20.0	14.1
1991	645	35.0	18.4	14.7
1992	689	34.5	19.9	13.8
1993	706	38.0	18.6	14.9
1994	726	38.5	18.9	11.7
1995	821	44.0	18.7	13.6
1996	821	44.0	18.7	13.6
1997	825	42.0	19.6	23.9
1998	823	42.5	19.4	23.8
1999	849	44.0	19.3	35.5
2000	858	47.5	18.1	38.5
2001	887	48.0	18.5	44.3
2002	825	48.0	17.2	38.8
2003	825	48.0	17.2	38.8
2004	830	49.0	16.9	34.8
2005	831	50.0	16.6	37.1
2006	830	48.5	17.1	30.6
2007	841	49.0	17.2	31.4
2008	818	49.0	16.7	30.4
2009	861	47.0	18.3	32.2
2010	868	48.0	18.0	36.6
2011	884	48.0	18.4	42.3
2012	876	50.0	17.5	46.8
2013	841	50.0	16.8	46
2014	886	52.0	17.0	48
2015	889	54.0	16.4	49.6
2016	918	49.0	18.7	49.6
2017	904	55.0	16.4	48.8
2018	953	60.0	15.8	47.6
2019	987	63.0	15.6	49.6
2020	1004	67.0	14.9	49.7
2021	889	65.0	13.6	54
2022	818	65.0	12.5	49.9
2023	780	54.0	14.4	49.9
2024	950	53.0	17.9	50.4

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 Iao Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,557 (10.3%)	$13,598 (89.7%)	$15,155

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iao Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 44^th of 73 Middle schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iao Intermediate School)	43	43
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iao Intermediate School)	29	29
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iao Intermediate School)	37	49	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iao Intermediate School)	19	24	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iao Intermediate School)	53	44	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iao Intermediate School)	34	25	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Iao Intermediate School)	43	45	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Iao Intermediate School)	27	26	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	987	780	21%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	266	182	31.6%
Hispanic	146	171	17.1%
Pacific Islander	360	227	36.9%
White	43	41	4.7%
Two or More Races	166	156	6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	49.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Iao 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
Iao Intermediate School	Public	6-8	260 S Market St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5610	950	53	17.9	50.4%	54 (5.7%)	5 (0.5%)	202 (21.3%)	204 (21.5%)	1 (0.1%)	279 (29.4%)	205 (21.6%)	39.5	38^th of 89 public middle schools	57.3%		37.5	44^th of 73 public middle schools	39.7%	6	30.3	49.8	28.8	$15,155	$1,557	$13,598
Maui Waena Intermediate School	Public	6-8	795 Onehee Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3070	1,126	66	17.0	50.2%	49 (4.4%)	5 (0.4%)	164 (14.6%)	505 (44.8%)	2 (0.2%)	240 (21.3%)	161 (14.3%)	36.4	40^th of 89 public middle schools	55.1%		43.1	37^th of 73 public middle schools	49.3%	3	40.0	47.1	25.6	$15,404	$1,549	$13,855
Lokelani Intermediate School	Public	6-8	1401 Liloa Dr	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 875-6800	489	26	18.8	50.5%	95 (19.4%)	1 (0.2%)	140 (28.6%)	102 (20.9%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (12.9%)	86 (17.6%)	24.2	55^th of 89 public middle schools	38.2%		25.1	56^th of 73 public middle schools	23.3%	1	24.4	40.8	22.9	$16,430	$1,486	$14,944
Lahaina Intermediate School	Public	6-8	871 Lahainaluna Rd	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-3965	521	44	11.8	52.6%	78 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (20.2%)	150 (28.8%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (20.3%)	80 (15.4%)	15	69^th of 89 public middle schools	22.5%		31.4	49^th of 73 public middle schools	32.9%	20	27.4	33.6	15.4	$15,891	$1,632	$14,259
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School	Public	6-8	120 Makani Rd	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8735	937	63	14.8	55.2%	153 (16.3%)	3 (0.3%)	258 (27.5%)	68 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	230 (24.5%)	224 (23.9%)	31.3	44^th of 89 public middle schools	50.6%		35.6	45^th of 73 public middle schools	38.4%	1	26.9	44.7	26.7	$16,536	$1,695	$14,841

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