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Kohala Middle School

Summary:

Kohala Middle School is a public middle school located in Kapaau, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 150 students. 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.

Kohala Middle School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45%), Mathematics (18%), and Science (23%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, Kohala Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.9% and a higher student-teacher ratio of 12.5, compared to the nearby Waimea Middle - PCCS school, which has a 27.0% chronic absenteeism rate and a 9.4 student-teacher ratio.

While Kohala Middle School ranks highly for African American and Pacific Islander students, it ranks much lower for Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for students with special education needs. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate, the higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and the lower student-teacher ratio could help Kohala Middle School improve its overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
       Kapaau, HI  96755

(808) 889-7119

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,267 Help


Students who attend Kohala Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kohala High School

Feeder schools for Kohala Middle School:

Elementary:    Kohala Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.3%
Pacific Islander:
27.3%
Two or more races:
22.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kohala Middle School ranks worse than 65.2% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 33rd 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 21.81. (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 Kohala Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kohala Middle School is $18,267, which is the 3rd highest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kohala Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kohala Middle School 58th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kohala 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 Kohala Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.06 57th 69 17.4%
2007 23.37 56th 71 21.1%
2008 19.62 41st 46 10.9%
2009 28.77 51st 68 25.0%
2010 32.90 47th 65 27.7%
2011 43.82 40th 71 43.7%
2012 30.78 53rd 73 27.4%
2013 34.65 54th 76 28.9%
2015 31.97 48th 72 33.3%
2016 38.60 44th 73 39.7%
2017 21.05 52nd 82 36.6%
2018 36.07 41st 67 38.8%
2019 28.89 50th 70 28.6%
2021 20.17 60th 73 17.8%
2022 18.71 59th 72 18.1%
2023 29.27 52nd 73 28.8%
2024 21.81 58th 89 34.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.60 17th 81 79.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 76th 89 14.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.71 76th 87 12.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.66 5th 71 93.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.78 47th 68 30.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.52 5th 81 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kohala Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.58 64th 86 25.6%
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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 Kohala Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 47 1 171 11 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2003 47 1 171 11 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2004 48 1 168 17 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 48 2 165 15 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 29 1 169 12 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2007 24 0 164 11 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2008 33 0 155 16 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2009 33 0 131 20 4 n/a n/a 0 188
2010 31 2 142 18 5 n/a n/a 0 198
2011 32 2 66 10 4 78 4 0 196
2012 31 2 68 9 4 91 7 0 212
2013 28 0 57 11 2 74 8 0 180
2014 28 0 52 10 3 79 8 0 180
2015 28 0 57 10 1 75 10 0 181
2016 30 0 46 12 2 88 11 0 189
2017 23 0 44 14 3 85 9 0 178
2018 18 0 39 18 1 84 19 0 179
2019 17 0 42 14 0 74 36 0 183
2020 20 0 39 18 0 63 50 0 190
2021 17 0 33 22 0 56 44 0 172
2022 13 0 26 32 0 48 38 0 157
2023 8 1 20 47 0 41 33 0 150

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 Kohala Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 230 16.0 14.4 54.3
2003 230 16.0 14.4 54.3
2004 234 16.0 14.6 49.6
2005 233 14.0 16.6 42.1
2006 214 18.0 11.9 50.5
2007 202 16.0 12.6 45.5
2008 208 16.0 13.0 44.7
2009 188 15.0 12.5 57.4
2010 198 16.0 12.3 54.5
2011 196 14.0 14.0 56.6
2012 212 14.0 15.1 63.7
2013 180 14.0 12.8 67.2
2014 180 13.0 13.8 66.1
2015 181 14.0 12.9 61.9
2016 189 14.0 13.5 70.4
2017 178 14.0 12.7 66.9
2018 179 14.0 12.7 65.4
2019 183 14.0 13.0 61.7
2020 190 14.0 13.5 65.3
2021 172 14.0 12.2 64
2022 157 14.0 11.2 64.3
2023 150 12.0 12.5 59.3

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 Kohala Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 230 16.0 14.4 54.3
2003 230 16.0 14.4 54.3
2004 234 16.0 14.6 49.6
2005 233 14.0 16.6 42.1
2006 214 18.0 11.9 50.5
2007 202 16.0 12.6 45.5
2008 208 16.0 13.0 44.7
2009 188 15.0 12.5 57.4
2010 198 16.0 12.3 54.5
2011 196 14.0 14.0 56.6
2012 212 14.0 15.1 63.7
2013 180 14.0 12.8 67.2
2014 180 13.0 13.8 66.1
2015 181 14.0 12.9 61.9
2016 189 14.0 13.5 70.4
2017 178 14.0 12.7 66.9
2018 179 14.0 12.7 65.4
2019 183 14.0 13.0 61.7
2020 190 14.0 13.5 65.3
2021 172 14.0 12.2 64
2022 157 14.0 11.2 64.3
2023 150 12.0 12.5 59.3

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 Kohala Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,547 (8.5%) $16,720 (91.5%) $18,267

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kohala 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 50th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 73 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kohala Middle School)5643
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kohala Middle School)913
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kohala Middle School)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kohala Middle School)1026
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kohala Middle School)4340
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kohala Middle School)1614
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kohala Middle School)5045
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kohala Middle School)1218
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students183150
 18%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian4220
 52.4%
Hispanic1447
 235.7%
Pacific Islander7441
 44.6%
White178
 52.9%
Two or More Races3633
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%59.3%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kohala Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Kohala Middle School.

Kohala Middle School ranks 58th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Kohala Middle School are 31% Hispanic, 27% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 5% White.


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