Is Kaimuki Middle School a good school?

Yes! Kaimuki Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 89 Hawaii middle schools.

How many students attend Kaimuki Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 950 students attended Kaimuki Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kaimuki Middle School?

Students at Kaimuki Middle School are 52% Asian, 23% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Kaimuki Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kaimuki Middle School usually go on to attend Kalani High School

Kaimuki Middle School

Summary:

Kaimuki Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving around 950 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Kaimuki Middle School's students excel academically, with 77.15% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 66.4% in Mathematics, and 68.4% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's student subgroups, including Asian, White, and English Language Learner students, also perform exceptionally well compared to other Hawaii middle schools. Kaimuki Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7% is lower than many nearby schools, indicating a strong focus on student engagement and attendance.

While Kaimuki Middle School has a diverse student body, with a significant Asian population, some nearby schools, such as Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School and William P Jarrett Middle School, have a higher percentage of Pacific Islander students, reflecting the diversity of the local community. Kaimuki Middle School's academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rate set it apart from many of the nearby middle schools in the Honolulu area, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality public education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-4800

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,051

Students who attend Kaimuki Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kalani High School

Feeder schools for Kaimuki Middle School:

Elementary:	Kahala Elementary School
	King Liholiho Elementary School
	Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
	Waialae Elementary - PCS
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	Waikiki Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 950

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

52.2%

Two or more races:

23.3%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kaimuki Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks first 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 92.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Kaimuki Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaimuki Middle School is $15,051. 29 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaimuki Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaimuki Middle School 2^nd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kaimuki Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Kaimuki Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	92.66	1^st	69	98.6%
2007	87.13	5^th	71	93.0%
2008	88.26	3^rd	46	93.5%
2009	84.89	3^rd	68	95.6%
2010	85.68	3^rd	65	95.4%
2011	84.83	5^th	71	93.0%
2012	86.68	3^rd	73	95.9%
2013	85.21	3^rd	76	96.1%
2015	90.47	3^rd	72	95.8%
2016	87.61	6^th	73	91.8%
2017	87.07	2^nd	82	97.6%
2018	89.29	4^th	67	94.0%
2019	89.96	4^th	70	94.3%
2021	97.20	2^nd	73	97.3%
2022	94.43	2^nd	72	97.2%
2023	96.35	1^st	73	98.6%
2024	92.47	2^nd	89	97.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.70	9^th	81	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.02	12^th	89	86.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.99	9^th	87	89.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.28	24^th	71	66.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.56	23^rd	68	66.2%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.36	13^th	81	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.35	3^rd	86	96.5%

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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 Kaimuki Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	73	4	372	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
1989	78	3	367	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
1990	79	4	418	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
1991	75	12	387	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	90	6	413	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1993	95	7	487	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	617
1994	121	4	576	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	733
1995	129	3	606	24	0	n/a	n/a	-1	761
1996	129	3	606	24	0	n/a	n/a	-1	761
1997	107	0	600	25	0	n/a	n/a	25	757
1998	122	0	598	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
1999	128	2	586	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2000	111	4	578	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
2001	88	4	632	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2002	106	3	627	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
2003	106	3	627	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
2004	123	5	596	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
2005	130	3	592	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
2006	133	3	596	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	744
2007	119	1	604	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
2008	127	3	602	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2009	143	6	665	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	834
2010	149	6	691	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
2011	79	6	522	15	2	138	178	0	940
2012	76	6	555	25	3	154	174	0	993
2013	94	5	551	41	4	141	129	0	965
2014	80	2	615	38	3	144	97	0	979
2015	77	1	600	49	2	131	127	0	987
2016	89	4	615	54	1	116	129	0	1008
2017	89	7	610	50	2	112	134	0	1004
2018	71	8	592	54	0	103	160	0	988
2019	66	5	565	76	0	84	193	0	989
2020	77	2	581	96	0	80	223	0	1059
2021	65	1	536	101	0	61	214	0	978
2022	82	3	520	90	0	56	209	0	960
2023	82	0	496	101	0	50	221	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 Kaimuki Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	34.5	13.1	11
1989	454	29.0	15.6	12.6
1990	512	28.5	17.9	7.8
1991	477	27.0	17.6	9.9
1992	540	32.0	16.8	8
1993	617	36.0	17.1	10.7
1994	733	34.5	21.2	6.4
1995	761	39.0	19.5	8.8
1996	761	39.0	19.5	8.8
1997	757	41.0	18.5	16.3
1998	742	40.5	18.3	14
1999	734	41.5	17.7	20.8
2000	707	42.0	16.8	21.4
2001	736	40.0	18.4	21.7
2002	752	40.0	18.8	12.6
2003	752	40.0	18.8	12.6
2004	742	41.0	18.1	6.6
2005	739	44.0	16.8	13.8
2006	744	40.0	18.6	15.5
2007	741	36.0	20.6	16.2
2008	751	39.0	19.3	18.4
2009	834	44.5	18.7	21.1
2010	867	46.0	18.8	23.1
2011	940	47.0	20.0	25
2012	993	48.5	20.4	26.4
2013	965	51.5	18.7	28.8
2014	979	52.0	18.8	27.3
2015	987	51.0	19.3	28.1
2016	1008	56.0	18.0	25.4
2017	1004	56.5	17.7	23.8
2018	988	58.0	17.0	21.1
2019	989	58.0	17.0	20.1
2020	1059	57.5	18.4	19.8
2021	978	58.5	16.7	22.7
2022	960	58.5	16.4	21.1
2023	950	58.0	16.3	23.6

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 Kaimuki Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	34.5	13.1	11
1989	454	29.0	15.6	12.6
1990	512	28.5	17.9	7.8
1991	477	27.0	17.6	9.9
1992	540	32.0	16.8	8
1993	617	36.0	17.1	10.7
1994	733	34.5	21.2	6.4
1995	761	39.0	19.5	8.8
1996	761	39.0	19.5	8.8
1997	757	41.0	18.5	16.3
1998	742	40.5	18.3	14
1999	734	41.5	17.7	20.8
2000	707	42.0	16.8	21.4
2001	736	40.0	18.4	21.7
2002	752	40.0	18.8	12.6
2003	752	40.0	18.8	12.6
2004	742	41.0	18.1	6.6
2005	739	44.0	16.8	13.8
2006	744	40.0	18.6	15.5
2007	741	36.0	20.6	16.2
2008	751	39.0	19.3	18.4
2009	834	44.5	18.7	21.1
2010	867	46.0	18.8	23.1
2011	940	47.0	20.0	25
2012	993	48.5	20.4	26.4
2013	965	51.5	18.7	28.8
2014	979	52.0	18.8	27.3
2015	987	51.0	19.3	28.1
2016	1008	56.0	18.0	25.4
2017	1004	56.5	17.7	23.8
2018	988	58.0	17.0	21.1
2019	989	58.0	17.0	20.1
2020	1059	57.5	18.4	19.8
2021	978	58.5	16.7	22.7
2022	960	58.5	16.4	21.1
2023	950	58.0	16.3	23.6

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 Kaimuki Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,101 (7.3%)	$13,950 (92.7%)	$15,051

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaimuki Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 1^st of 73 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)	66	79	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)	67	67
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)	69	81	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)	65	71	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)	76	85	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)	71	73	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)	70	81	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)	67	70	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	989	950	3.9%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	565	496	12.2%
Hispanic	76	101	32.9%
Pacific Islander	84	50	40.5%
White	66	82	24.2%
Two or More Races	193	221	14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.1%	23.6%	3.5%

Schools Near Kaimuki Middle 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
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
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
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
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
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
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School	Public	6-8	1302 Queen Emma St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4400	324	28	11.5	68.8%	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	19 (5.9%)	76 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	184 (56.8%)	36 (11.1%)	20.3	61^st of 89 public middle schools	31.5%		27.4	54^th of 73 public middle schools	26.0%	7	20.5	37.9	21.7	$17,324	$2,012	$15,312
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
King David Kalakaua Middle School	Public	6-8	821 Kalihi St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3130	898	64	14.0	66.3%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.9%)	546 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)	237 (26.4%)	70 (7.8%)	38.7	39^th of 89 public middle schools	56.2%		50.7	29^th of 73 public middle schools	60.3%	10	41.8	44.0	35.1	$15,015	$1,624	$13,391
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

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