Is Kapolei Middle School a good school?

Kapolei Middle School ranks 16 th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kapolei Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 738 students attended Kapolei Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kapolei Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Kapolei Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kapolei Middle School usually go on to attend Kapolei High School

Kapolei Middle School

Summary:

Kapolei Middle School is a public middle school in Kapolei, Hawaii, serving 655 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Kapolei Middle School consistently ranks in the top 20-30% of Hawaii middle schools, with a current ranking of 16 out of 89 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and HSA/Science tests is generally above the state average, with 59.22% proficient or better in ELA, 42.17% in Math, and 51.97% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. Kapolei Middle School also stands out in its performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 68 Hawaii middle schools for Hispanic students, 13th out of 71 for African American students, and 20th out of 87 for Asian students.

While Kapolei Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education district, such as Moanalua Middle School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, and Aiea Intermediate School, the school faces challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population, particularly when it comes to English Language Learners, who rank 51st out of 81 Hawaii middle schools. Additionally, the school's significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it may be serving a population with higher levels of economic disadvantage, which could have implications for the school's ability to provide equitable resources and support to all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 693-7025

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,105

Students who attend Kapolei Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kapolei High School

Feeder schools for Kapolei Middle School:

Elementary:	Barbers Point Elementary School
	Kapolei Elementary School
	Makakilo Elementary School
	Mauka Lani Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 738

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

29.3%

Asian:

21.8%

Two or more races:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kapolei Middle School ranks better than 82% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 11^th 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 63.96. (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 Kapolei Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (29.3%), Asian (21.8%), two or more races (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kapolei Middle School is 13.1, which is the 9^th best among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Kapolei Middle School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kapolei Middle School is $15,105. 28 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kapolei Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kapolei Middle School 16^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kapolei 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 all students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	33.78	44^th	69	36.2%
2007	52.25	29^th	71	59.2%
2008	54.06	19^th	46	58.7%
2009	58.88	24^th	68	64.7%
2010	52.63	31^st	65	52.3%
2011	34.16	46^th	71	35.2%
2012	37.99	45^th	73	38.4%
2013	38.53	48^th	76	36.8%
2015	59.49	21^st	72	70.8%
2016	63.01	22^nd	73	69.9%
2017	46.18	23^rd	82	72.0%
2018	53.28	28^th	67	58.2%
2019	56.45	27^th	70	61.4%
2021	64.73	19^th	73	74.0%
2022	67.98	16^th	72	77.8%
2023	71.09	16^th	73	78.1%
2024	63.96	16^th	89	82.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.06	51^st	81	37.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.62	22^nd	89	75.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.59	20^th	87	77.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.96	13^th	71	81.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.30	4^th	68	94.1%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.73	29^th	81	64.2%

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Rank History for White students at Kapolei Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.04	23^rd	86	73.3%

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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 Kapolei Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	221	22	722	57	2	n/a	n/a	1024
2001	269	24	912	54	2	n/a	n/a	1261
2002	325	34	1148	63	15	n/a	n/a	1585
2003	325	34	1148	63	15	n/a	n/a	1585
2004	351	49	1223	66	9	n/a	n/a	1698
2005	352	56	1210	76	5	n/a	n/a	1699
2006	332	72	1107	63	6	n/a	n/a	1580
2007	341	75	1110	82	8	n/a	n/a	1616
2008	328	59	1087	77	8	n/a	n/a	1559
2009	287	34	1065	73	4	n/a	n/a	1463
2010	272	58	1075	80	3	n/a	n/a	1488
2011	178	48	440	78	5	530	145	1424
2012	141	43	423	105	2	536	156	1406
2013	141	52	416	141	3	541	172	1466
2014	143	59	401	156	4	526	175	1464
2015	145	55	403	131	3	524	174	1435
2016	138	41	394	163	1	507	194	1438
2017	123	28	377	178	1	525	170	1402
2018	103	33	356	264	3	524	238	1521
2019	93	31	337	313	4	473	275	1526
2020	81	32	324	337	3	403	307	1487
2021	53	26	247	260	1	322	242	1151
2022	62	16	210	193	1	271	190	943
2023	45	11	142	133	1	196	127	655
2024	44	4	161	154	3	216	156	738

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 Kapolei Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1024	50.5	20.3	32.2
2001	1261	65.0	19.4	31.2
2002	1585	80.0	19.8	32.1
2003	1585	80.0	19.8	32.1
2004	1698	84.0	20.2	29.3
2005	1699	87.0	19.5	32.5
2006	1580	87.5	18.1	32.2
2007	1616	89.0	18.2	30.1
2008	1559	93.0	16.8	25.8
2009	1463	88.0	16.6	29.3
2010	1488	89.0	16.7	32.5
2011	1424	90.0	15.8	35.3
2012	1406	91.0	15.4	38.3
2013	1466	67.0	21.8	41.7
2014	1464	91.0	16.0	44.8
2015	1435	90.0	15.9	43.5
2016	1438	90.0	15.9	41.1
2017	1402	87.0	16.1	40.2
2018	1521	92.0	16.5	40.7
2019	1526	97.0	15.7	42.4
2020	1487	93.0	15.9	41.9
2021	1151	82.0	14.0	42.4
2022	943	82.0	11.5	38.6
2023	655	55.0	11.9	44.1
2024	738	56.0	13.1	41.6

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 Kapolei Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1024	50.5	20.3	32.2
2001	1261	65.0	19.4	31.2
2002	1585	80.0	19.8	32.1
2003	1585	80.0	19.8	32.1
2004	1698	84.0	20.2	29.3
2005	1699	87.0	19.5	32.5
2006	1580	87.5	18.1	32.2
2007	1616	89.0	18.2	30.1
2008	1559	93.0	16.8	25.8
2009	1463	88.0	16.6	29.3
2010	1488	89.0	16.7	32.5
2011	1424	90.0	15.8	35.3
2012	1406	91.0	15.4	38.3
2013	1466	67.0	21.8	41.7
2014	1464	91.0	16.0	44.8
2015	1435	90.0	15.9	43.5
2016	1438	90.0	15.9	41.1
2017	1402	87.0	16.1	40.2
2018	1521	92.0	16.5	40.7
2019	1526	97.0	15.7	42.4
2020	1487	93.0	15.9	41.9
2021	1151	82.0	14.0	42.4
2022	943	82.0	11.5	38.6
2023	655	55.0	11.9	44.1
2024	738	56.0	13.1	41.6

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 Kapolei Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$962 (6.4%)	$14,143 (93.6%)	$15,105

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kapolei Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 16^th of 73 Middle schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Middle School)	57	64	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Middle School)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Middle School)	54	59	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Middle School)	41	45	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Middle School)	52	57	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Middle School)	33	33
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kapolei Middle School)	54	60	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Kapolei Middle School)	39	42	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1526	655	57.1%
African American	31	11	64.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	337	142	57.9%
Hispanic	313	133	57.5%
Pacific Islander	473	196	58.6%
White	93	45	51.6%
Two or More Races	275	127	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	44.1%	1.7%

Schools Near Kapolei Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	HSA Biology I (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	HSA Biology I 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
Kapolei Middle School	Public	6-8	91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 693-7025	738	56	13.1	41.6%	44 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	154 (20.9%)	161 (21.8%)	3 (0.4%)	216 (29.3%)	156 (21.1%)	64	16^th of 89 public middle schools	82.0%		71.1	16^th of 73 public middle schools	78.1%		52.0		59.2	42.2	$15,105	$962	$14,143
Honouliuli Middle School	Public	6-8	91-559 Maunakapu St	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 307-7800	814	49	16.7	44.8%	54 (6.6%)	13 (1.6%)	231 (28.4%)	138 (17.0%)	3 (0.4%)	210 (25.8%)	165 (20.3%)	28.9	48^th of 89 public middle schools	46.1%		33	47^th of 73 public middle schools	35.6%	1	23.7		44.0	23.6
DreamHouse Ewa Beach	Public, Charter	6-10	91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 437-7771	400	36	11.1	20.5%	35 (8.8%)	5 (1.3%)	121 (30.3%)	43 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (25.5%)	94 (23.5%)	18.2	63^rd of 89 public middle schools	29.2%		19.6	59^th of 73 public middle schools	19.2%	4		17.6	35.7	14.5
Ewa Makai Middle School	Public	6-8	91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 687-9500	1,253	77	16.2	32.8%	128 (10.2%)	35 (2.8%)	269 (21.5%)	405 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (10.8%)	281 (22.4%)	54.2	27^th of 89 public middle schools	69.7%		60.4	23^rd of 73 public middle schools	68.5%	4	51.9		55.5	31.9	$15,325	$1,405	$13,920
Ilima Intermediate School	Public	7-8	91-884 Fort Weaver Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1250	700	46	15.2	56.1%	29 (4.1%)	6 (0.9%)	130 (18.6%)	276 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (17.6%)	136 (19.4%)	41.2	36^th of 89 public middle schools	59.6%		46.1	34^th of 73 public middle schools	53.4%	2	45.6		48.2	27.1	$14,550	$1,293	$13,257
Waipahu Intermediate School	Public	7-8	94-455 Farrington Hwy	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0177	1,147	78	14.7	56.1%	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	106 (9.2%)	683 (59.5%)	1 (0.1%)	234 (20.4%)	113 (9.9%)	48.9	30^th of 89 public middle schools	66.3%		55.1	25^th of 73 public middle schools	65.8%	5	43.2		51.9	36.9	$15,691	$1,517	$14,174
Highlands Intermediate School	Public	7-8	1460 Hoolaulea St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6480	842	54	15.5	30.9%	26 (3.1%)	7 (0.8%)	157 (18.6%)	317 (37.6%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (16.7%)	193 (22.9%)	72.6	12^th of 89 public middle schools	86.5%		85.3	9^th of 73 public middle schools	87.7%	3	50.5		62.0	53.0	$15,658	$1,203	$14,455
Aiea Intermediate School	Public	7-8	99-600 Kulawea St	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7230	518	34	15.2	52.7%	45 (8.7%)	12 (2.3%)	82 (15.8%)	146 (28.2%)	1 (0.2%)	140 (27.0%)	92 (17.8%)	64.1	15^th of 89 public middle schools	83.1%		68.9	18^th of 73 public middle schools	75.3%	3	51.2		58.9	43.5	$17,783	$2,151	$15,632
Aliamanu Middle School	Public	7-8	3271 Salt Lake Blvd	Honolulu	96818	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 421-4100	777	49	15.8	30.8%	233 (30.0%)	60 (7.7%)	160 (20.6%)	144 (18.5%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (7.6%)	119 (15.3%)	61.1	19^th of 89 public middle schools	78.7%		83.6	10^th of 73 public middle schools	86.3%	9	46.5		55.0	47.6	$15,871	$1,360	$14,511
Moanalua Middle School	Public	7-8	1289 Mahiole St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 831-7850	788	51	15.6	27.3%	100 (12.7%)	33 (4.2%)	129 (16.4%)	299 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.4%)	153 (19.4%)	87.4	4^th of 89 public middle schools	95.5%		96.1	2^nd of 73 public middle schools	97.3%	2	65.8		74.8	56.9	$14,589	$1,108	$13,481

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