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:
2nd of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,051 Help


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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Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  1,006

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
50.1%
Two or more races:
25.3%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.47. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (50.1%), two or more races (25.3%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kaimuki Middle School is 17.4. 36 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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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 2nd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kaimuki Middle 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 1st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.66 1st 69 98.6%
2007 87.13 5th 71 93.0%
2008 88.26 3rd 46 93.5%
2009 84.89 3rd 68 95.6%
2010 85.68 3rd 65 95.4%
2011 84.83 5th 71 93.0%
2012 86.68 3rd 73 95.9%
2013 85.21 3rd 76 96.1%
2015 90.47 3rd 72 95.8%
2016 87.61 6th 73 91.8%
2017 87.07 2nd 82 97.6%
2018 89.29 4th 67 94.0%
2019 89.96 4th 70 94.3%
2021 97.20 2nd 73 97.3%
2022 94.43 2nd 72 97.2%
2023 96.35 1st 73 98.6%
2024 92.47 2nd 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 9th 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 12th 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 9th 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 24th 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 23rd 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 13th 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 3rd 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.

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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
2024 79 0 504 107 1 60 255 0 1006

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
2024 1006 57.5 17.4 23.8

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
2024 1006 57.5 17.4 23.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kaimuki Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 1st 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)6679
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)6767
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)6981
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)6571
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)7685
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)7173
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kaimuki Middle School)7081
 11%
All Grades Mathematics (Kaimuki Middle School)6770
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students989950
 3.9%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian565496
 12.2%
Hispanic76101
 32.9%
Pacific Islander8450
 40.5%
White6682
 24.2%
Two or More Races193221
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%23.6%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaimuki Middle School

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

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

Students at Kaimuki Middle School are 50% Asian, 25% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 8% White, 6% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,006 students attended Kaimuki Middle School.


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