Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Summary:

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is a public middle school located in Lihue, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 808 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 53%, compared to the state averages of 51% for 6th, 51% for 7th, and 50% for 8th grade. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 44%, compared to the state averages of 39% for 6th, 34% for 7th, and 31% for 8th grade. However, the school's Science proficiency rate, as measured by the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA), was 33% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average of 40% for 8th grade.

While Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School performs particularly well in serving its Asian and White student populations, the school's performance for its African American, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander student subgroups is more mixed. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7% for the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the lower performance in Science proficiency. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,792, which is higher than the spending per student at the nearby Waimea Canyon Middle School ($15,564) and Kapaa Middle School ($14,928).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4431 Nuhou St
       Lihue, HI  96766


(808) 241-3200

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,792 Help


Students who attend Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kauai High School

Feeder schools for Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School:

Elementary:    Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
    Kalaheo Elementary School
    King Kaumualii Elementary School
    Koloa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
26.1%
Two or more races:
24.9%
Hispanic:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 15th 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 58.84. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is $14,792. 33 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School 23rd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.79 21st 69 69.6%
2007 72.89 13th 71 81.7%
2008 72.90 9th 46 80.4%
2009 69.22 16th 68 76.5%
2010 71.42 12th 65 81.5%
2011 51.90 28th 71 60.6%
2012 61.91 22nd 73 69.9%
2013 44.46 39th 76 48.7%
2015 47.60 29th 72 59.7%
2016 57.77 25th 73 65.8%
2017 35.55 30th 82 63.4%
2018 62.94 21st 67 68.7%
2019 58.09 25th 70 64.3%
2021 59.34 23rd 73 68.5%
2022 50.95 28th 72 61.1%
2023 63.12 21st 73 71.2%
2024 58.84 23rd 89 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.33 41st 81 49.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.65 29th 89 67.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.31 28th 87 67.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.53 43rd 71 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.62 29th 68 57.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.40 60th 81 25.9%
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Rank History for White students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.23 29th 86 66.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 214 3 736 45 2 n/a n/a 0 1000
2002 239 6 782 45 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
2003 239 6 782 45 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
2004 229 10 768 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1043
2005 201 9 777 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1024
2006 171 7 708 39 1 n/a n/a 0 926
2007 182 4 723 46 1 n/a n/a 0 956
2008 190 6 702 47 4 n/a n/a 0 949
2009 196 9 663 44 3 n/a n/a 0 915
2010 179 7 689 35 3 n/a n/a 0 913
2011 124 6 374 22 5 259 99 0 889
2012 135 2 375 30 6 260 81 0 889
2013 140 0 377 35 4 273 61 0 890
2014 152 2 386 36 3 261 58 0 898
2015 151 1 398 35 3 294 61 0 943
2016 171 1 382 42 3 289 65 0 953
2017 166 1 393 56 4 281 74 0 975
2018 153 3 372 99 3 235 98 0 963
2019 130 3 324 154 3 219 154 0 987
2020 104 1 260 188 0 180 231 0 964
2021 94 2 220 191 1 163 238 0 909
2022 79 2 195 164 2 155 232 0 829
2023 65 2 211 172 1 156 201 0 808

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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1000 50.5 19.8 37.5
2002 1074 53.5 20.1 35.6
2003 1074 53.5 20.1 35.6
2004 1043 59.0 17.7 35.9
2005 1024 55.5 18.5 35.2
2006 926 55.5 16.7 36.5
2007 956 52.5 18.2 35.1
2008 949 52.0 18.3 31.3
2009 915 53.0 17.3 34.5
2010 913 54.0 16.9 35.2
2011 889 52.5 16.9 41.2
2012 889 51.5 17.2 44.8
2013 890 52.5 16.9 48.5
2014 898 54.0 16.6 47.4
2015 943 58.0 16.2 45.2
2016 953 60.0 15.8 45.8
2017 975 64.0 15.2 45.7
2018 963 62.0 15.5 45.2
2019 987 58.0 17.0 42
2020 964 63.0 15.3 44.1
2021 909 62.0 14.6 50.8
2022 829 62.0 13.3 48.6
2023 808 56.0 14.4 48.4

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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1000 50.5 19.8 37.5
2002 1074 53.5 20.1 35.6
2003 1074 53.5 20.1 35.6
2004 1043 59.0 17.7 35.9
2005 1024 55.5 18.5 35.2
2006 926 55.5 16.7 36.5
2007 956 52.5 18.2 35.1
2008 949 52.0 18.3 31.3
2009 915 53.0 17.3 34.5
2010 913 54.0 16.9 35.2
2011 889 52.5 16.9 41.2
2012 889 51.5 17.2 44.8
2013 890 52.5 16.9 48.5
2014 898 54.0 16.6 47.4
2015 943 58.0 16.2 45.2
2016 953 60.0 15.8 45.8
2017 975 64.0 15.2 45.7
2018 963 62.0 15.5 45.2
2019 987 58.0 17.0 42
2020 964 63.0 15.3 44.1
2021 909 62.0 14.6 50.8
2022 829 62.0 13.3 48.6
2023 808 56.0 14.4 48.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,151 (7.8%) $13,641 (92.2%) $14,792

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 21st of 73 Middle schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)5658
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)4448
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)5449
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)4548
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)3534
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)5253
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School)4444

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students987808
 18.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian324211
 34.9%
Hispanic154172
 11.7%
Pacific Islander219156
 28.8%
White13065
 50%
Two or More Races154201
 30.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%48.4%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks 23rd of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School usually go on to attend Kauai High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.

Students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School are 26% Asian, 25% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 19% Pacific Islander, 8% White.


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