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Waimea Middle - PCCS

Summary:

Waimea Middle - PCCS is a public charter middle school located in Kamuela, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 194 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.

Waimea Middle - PCCS has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Pacific Islander (47.42%) and Hispanic (18.04%) students. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Hawaii middle schools, with 34.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 32.82% in Mathematics, and 32.35% in Science in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to the nearby Kohala Middle School, Waimea Middle - PCCS had lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science, but higher proficiency in English Language Arts. The school performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian, White, and English Language Learner students, but relatively lower for Hispanic and Pacific Islander students.

Despite its diverse student population and some academic strengths, Waimea Middle - PCCS faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.0% and a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (81.44% to 92.42%) compared to Kohala Middle School (59.33%). However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 12.6 over the past three school years, which could indicate efficient resource allocation and a focus on smaller class sizes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
       Kamuela, HI  96743

(808) 887-6090

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,376 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
42.6%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78% Help


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Compare Details Waimea Middle - PCCS ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 30th 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 26.52. (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 Student population at Waimea Middle - PCCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (42.6%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waimea Middle - PCCS is 8.5, which is the lowest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Waimea Middle - PCCS employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waimea Middle - PCCS is $10,376. 38 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waimea Middle - PCCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Waimea Middle - PCCS 51st of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Waimea Middle - PCCS 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 Waimea Middle - PCCS

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Rank History for all students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.22 49th 69 29.0%
2007 39.27 41st 71 42.3%
2008 29.86 29th 46 37.0%
2009 28.47 52nd 68 23.5%
2010 32.88 48th 65 26.2%
2011 32.73 47th 71 33.8%
2012 27.14 59th 73 19.2%
2013 36.52 49th 76 35.5%
2015 27.21 52nd 72 27.8%
2016 36.19 47th 73 35.6%
2017 26.86 46th 82 43.9%
2018 32.00 45th 67 32.8%
2019 33.96 44th 70 37.1%
2021 39.57 40th 73 45.2%
2022 28.09 50th 72 30.6%
2023 31.37 48th 73 34.2%
2024 26.52 51st 89 42.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.40 21st 81 74.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.38 44th 89 50.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.40 27th 87 69.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.62 1st 71 98.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.07 45th 68 33.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.34 42nd 81 48.1%
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Rank History for White students at Waimea Middle - PCCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.70 27th 86 68.6%
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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 Waimea Middle - PCCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 141 2 331 31 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2003 141 2 331 31 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2004 147 3 346 38 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 134 2 331 26 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 126 2 348 36 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 137 3 354 40 6 n/a n/a 0 540
2008 100 5 318 34 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 64 4 258 30 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 42 1 213 23 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 46 0 60 14 3 142 2 0 267
2012 33 1 58 25 2 136 24 0 279
2013 26 0 51 24 1 155 16 0 273
2014 36 1 61 20 0 150 16 0 284
2015 41 1 63 11 0 160 12 0 288
2016 40 2 51 17 0 143 14 0 267
2017 33 1 38 27 3 135 17 0 254
2018 32 0 22 38 2 133 31 0 258
2019 27 0 19 54 2 126 31 0 259
2020 24 0 21 52 1 120 38 0 256
2021 15 0 18 47 0 113 41 0 234
2022 8 0 17 39 0 110 37 0 211
2023 16 0 18 35 1 92 32 0 194
2024 15 0 25 41 1 89 38 0 209

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 Waimea Middle - PCCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 509 29.5 17.3 50.5
2003 509 29.5 17.3 50.5
2004 537 32.0 16.8 47.3
2005 497 36.0 13.8 48.1
2006 516 39.5 13.1 48.1
2007 540 44.0 12.3 40.2
2008 459 41.5 11.1 12.4
2009 357 38.8 9.2 49
2010 281 29.5 9.5 56.6
2011 267 28.0 9.5 62.2
2012 279 23.0 12.1 64.9
2013 273 21.5 12.6 65.9
2014 284 23.5 12.0 67.6
2015 288 26.0 11.0 68.4
2016 267 27.0 9.8 68.9
2017 254 20.0 12.7 66.9
2018 258 18.3 14.0 70.2
2019 259 22.5 11.5 76.1
2020 256 24.0 10.6 78.5
2021 234 18.5 12.6 88.5
2022 211 22.5 9.3 92.4
2023 194 20.5 9.4 81.4
2024 209 24.5 8.5 78

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 Waimea Middle - PCCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 509 29.5 17.3 50.5
2003 509 29.5 17.3 50.5
2004 537 32.0 16.8 47.3
2005 497 36.0 13.8 48.1
2006 516 39.5 13.1 48.1
2007 540 44.0 12.3 40.2
2008 459 41.5 11.1 12.4
2009 357 38.8 9.2 49
2010 281 29.5 9.5 56.6
2011 267 28.0 9.5 62.2
2012 279 23.0 12.1 64.9
2013 273 21.5 12.6 65.9
2014 284 23.5 12.0 67.6
2015 288 26.0 11.0 68.4
2016 267 27.0 9.8 68.9
2017 254 20.0 12.7 66.9
2018 258 18.3 14.0 70.2
2019 259 22.5 11.5 76.1
2020 256 24.0 10.6 78.5
2021 234 18.5 12.6 88.5
2022 211 22.5 9.3 92.4
2023 194 20.5 9.4 81.4
2024 209 24.5 8.5 78

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 Waimea Middle - PCCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,369 (13.2%) $9,007 (86.8%) $10,376

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waimea Middle - PCCS

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 44th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 73 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waimea Middle - PCCS)4127
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waimea Middle - PCCS)4629
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waimea Middle - PCCS)3336
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waimea Middle - PCCS)2825
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waimea Middle - PCCS)4437
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waimea Middle - PCCS)2727
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waimea Middle - PCCS)3935
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Waimea Middle - PCCS)3428
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students259194
 25.1%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic5435
 35.2%
Pacific Islander12692
 27%
White2716
 40.7%
Two or More Races3132
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%81.4%
 5.4%

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Waimea Middle - PCCS ranks 51st of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Waimea Middle - PCCS are 43% Pacific Islander, 20% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 7% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Waimea Middle - PCCS.


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