School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Summary:

The School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a high-performing public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a student population of 176, the school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Hawaii middle schools and outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 70.24% of students were proficient or better in ELA, 49.4% in Math, and 61.11% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 6th-grade students, in particular, outperformed the state average by over 30 percentage points in both ELA and Math on the Smarter Balanced Assessments.

The school's diverse student population, with a mix of White, Asian, Pacific Islander, and students of two or more races, is another notable feature. Compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of Asian and Pacific Islander students, the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has a more balanced racial diversity. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 12.4 over the past three years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817

(808) 677-3377

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,648

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

29.8%

Asian:

23.6%

White:

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability ranks better than 93.3% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 5^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 80.24. (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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (29.8%), Asian (23.6%), White (22.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is 11.1, which is the 2^nd best among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is $9,648, which is the lowest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability:

SchoolDigger ranks School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 6^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

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Rank History for all students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2015	57.42	23^rd	72	68.1%
2016	77.06	14^th	73	80.8%
2017	61.98	14^th	82	82.9%
2019	76.24	14^th	70	80.0%
2021	60.67	21^st	73	71.2%
2022	56.69	23^rd	72	68.1%
2023	87.33	5^th	73	93.2%
2024	80.24	6^th	89	93.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.27	18^th	81	77.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.08	6^th	89	93.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.18	7^th	87	92.0%

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Rank History for African American students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.07	14^th	71	80.3%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.25	30^th	81	63.0%

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Rank History for White students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.54	21^st	86	75.6%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	25	1	13	4	1	11	8	63
2015	42	2	40	5	1	18	18	126
2016	49	2	40	10	0	29	21	151
2017	46	3	47	11	1	29	23	160
2018	56	3	40	16	0	24	38	177
2019	53	4	43	20	0	16	49	185
2020	50	2	38	27	0	18	54	189
2021	50	3	29	22	0	20	50	174
2022	57	1	31	23	0	19	51	182
2023	49	2	37	24	0	20	44	176
2024	40	1	42	25	0	17	53	178

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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	63	4.2	14.8	30.2
2015	126	11.0	11.4	27
2016	151	14.0	10.7	12.6
2017	160	16.1	9.9	9.4
2018	177	17.0	10.4	31.6
2019	185	17.0	10.8	23.2
2020	189	15.0	12.6	24.9
2021	174	14.0	12.4	20.7
2022	182	15.0	12.1	20.3
2023	176	17.0	10.3	17.6
2024	178	16.0	11.1	11.8

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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	63	4.2	14.8	30.2
2015	126	11.0	11.4	27
2016	151	14.0	10.7	12.6
2017	160	16.1	9.9	9.4
2018	177	17.0	10.4	31.6
2019	185	17.0	10.8	23.2
2020	189	15.0	12.6	24.9
2021	174	14.0	12.4	20.7
2022	182	15.0	12.1	20.3
2023	176	17.0	10.3	17.6
2024	178	16.0	11.1	11.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,021 (10.6%)	$8,627 (89.4%)	$9,648

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

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 14^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 5^th of 73 Middle schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	65	82	17%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	41	64	23%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	78	67	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	40	37	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	82	73	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	55	43	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	74	74
All Grades Mathematics (School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability)	45	48	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	176	4.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	43	37	14%
Hispanic	20	24	20%
Pacific Islander	16	20	25%
White	53	49	7.5%
Two or More Races	49	44	10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.2%	17.6%	5.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (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	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
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability	Public, Charter	6-8	1728 Nuuanu Ave	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 677-3377	178	16	11.1	11.8%	40 (22.5%)	1 (0.6%)	25 (14.0%)	42 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.6%)	53 (29.8%)	80.2	6^th of 89 public middle schools	93.3%		87.3	5^th of 73 public middle schools	93.2%	1	61.1	70.2	49.4	$9,648	$1,021	$8,627
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School	Public	6-8	49 Funchal St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4430	595	45	13.2	52.4%	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (13.4%)	286 (48.1%)	1 (0.2%)	118 (19.8%)	101 (17.0%)	59.9	20^th of 89 public middle schools	77.5%		60.8	22^nd of 73 public middle schools	69.9%	2	54.3	56.3	39.7	$15,554	$1,560	$13,994
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School	Public	6-8	1302 Queen Emma St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4400	372	26	14.3	71.0%	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	30 (8.1%)	83 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	210 (56.5%)	41 (11.0%)	20.3	61^st of 89 public middle schools	31.5%		27.4	54^th of 73 public middle schools	26.0%	7	20.5	37.9	21.7	$17,324	$2,012	$15,312
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School	Public	6-8	1202 Prospect St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4520	548	39	14.0	41.6%	18 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	64 (11.7%)	250 (45.6%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (21.0%)	99 (18.1%)	65.7	14^th of 89 public middle schools	84.3%		71.4	15^th of 73 public middle schools	79.5%	1	55.2	60.0	42.0	$15,667	$1,382	$14,285
King David Kalakaua Middle School	Public	6-8	821 Kalihi St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3130	889	60	14.8	64.6%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	563 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	212 (23.8%)	72 (8.1%)	38.7	39^th of 89 public middle schools	56.2%		50.7	29^th of 73 public middle schools	60.3%	10	41.8	44.0	35.1	$15,015	$1,624	$13,391
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School	Public	6-8	1803 Kam IV Rd	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3340	568	48	11.8	75.2%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)	145 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	315 (55.5%)	60 (10.6%)	11.3	74^th of 89 public middle schools	16.9%		9	70^th of 73 public middle schools	4.1%	4	22.3	30.4	14.1	$17,290	$2,203	$15,087
President George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	1633 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0177	604	53	11.3	56.1%	21 (3.5%)	6 (1.0%)	78 (12.9%)	207 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (32.9%)	93 (15.4%)	42.9	34^th of 89 public middle schools	61.8%		52.3	26^th of 73 public middle schools	64.4%	8	42.6	48.2	34.1	$16,359	$1,539	$14,820
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
William P Jarrett Middle School	Public	6-8	1903 Palolo Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4888	287	20	14.3	78.4%	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.1%)	40 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	163 (56.8%)	41 (14.3%)	39.5	37^th of 89 public middle schools	58.4%		51.4	28^th of 73 public middle schools	61.6%	9	46.2	46.0	30.9	$19,198	$1,695	$17,503
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

Frequently Asked Questions about School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

How many students attend School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability.

What district is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability in?

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Is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability a good school?

Yes. School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability ranks in the top 6.7% of Hawaii middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?

Students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability are 30% Two or more races, 24% Asian, 22% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Pacific Islander.

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