Is Malama Honua Charter School a good school?

Malama Honua Charter School ranks 98 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Malama Honua Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Malama Honua Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Malama Honua Charter School?

Students at Malama Honua Charter School are 58% Pacific Islander, 14% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

Malama Honua Charter School

Summary:

Malama Honua Charter School is a public charter school serving 165 students in grades K-8 in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Pacific Islander students and significant percentages of White and Hispanic students.

Academically, Malama Honua Charter School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Hawaii Department of Education averages and the nearby public schools, such as Enchanted Lake Elementary, Kaelepulu Elementary, and Ka'ohao Public Charter School. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Malama Honua Charter School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.5 and a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Malama Honua Charter School has some unique strengths. The school's diverse student population and relatively strong performance in certain subgroups, such as Pacific Islander and White students, suggest that it may have opportunities to address its areas of concern. However, the school's overall performance and ranking have fluctuated over the years, indicating that its success may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

41-054 Ehukai St
Waimanalo, HI 96795

(808) 259-5522

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,108

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

58.4%

White:

14.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Malama Honua Charter School ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 95^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Malama Honua Charter School ranks better than 73% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.59. (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 Malama Honua Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (58.4%), White (14.5%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malama Honua Charter School is 13.8, which is the 81^st best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Malama Honua Charter School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malama Honua Charter School is $9,108. 176 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Malama Honua Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Malama Honua Charter School 98^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Malama Honua Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Malama Honua Charter School 24^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Malama Honua Charter 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 Malama Honua Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2017	80.04	49^th	207	76.3%
2018	34.95	128^th	193	33.7%
2019	26.63	151^st	196	23.0%
2021	39.82	113^th	196	42.3%
2022	27.03	148^th	193	23.3%
2023	33.61	131^st	195	32.8%
2024	56.59	98^th	207	52.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.13	110^th	207	46.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.78	96^th	203	52.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.37	42^nd	196	78.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.32	59^th	202	70.8%

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

Rank History for Malama Honua Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2021	29.88	54^th	73	26.0%
2022	39.41	39^th	72	45.8%
2023	55.15	24^th	73	67.1%
2024	56.59	24^th	89	73.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.13	25^th	89	71.9%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.78	19^th	87	78.2%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.37	9^th	81	88.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.32	9^th	86	89.5%

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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 Malama Honua Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	2	0	0	5	23	11	41
2016	6	1	0	12	33	11	63
2017	11	1	1	20	45	7	85
2018	15	1	0	21	56	10	103
2019	20	1	0	27	67	11	126
2020	23	0	1	28	84	14	150
2021	26	0	1	33	93	17	170
2022	25	0	1	30	94	23	173
2023	27	0	1	25	94	18	165
2024	24	0	1	22	97	22	166

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 Malama Honua Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	41	2.0	20.5	75.6
2016	63	5.0	12.6	50.8
2017	85	4.0	21.2	55.3
2018	103	5.0	20.6	40.8
2019	126	8.0	15.7	50
2020	150	11.0	13.6	51.3
2021	170	11.4	14.9	48.8
2022	173	11.0	15.7	48.6
2023	165	10.0	16.5	49.7
2024	166	12.0	13.8	45.8

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 Malama Honua Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	41	2.0	20.5	75.6
2016	63	5.0	12.6	50.8
2017	85	4.0	21.2	55.3
2018	103	5.0	20.6	40.8
2019	126	8.0	15.7	50
2020	150	11.0	13.6	51.3
2021	170	11.4	14.9	48.8
2022	173	11.0	15.7	48.6
2023	165	10.0	16.5	49.7
2024	166	12.0	13.8	45.8

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 Malama Honua Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,139 (12.5%)	$7,969 (87.5%)	$9,108

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Malama Honua Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 195 Elementary schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Malama Honua Charter School)	50	35	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Malama Honua Charter School)	44	40	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Malama Honua Charter School)	37	29	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Malama Honua Charter School)	16	29	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Malama Honua Charter School)	27	40	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Malama Honua Charter School)	9	47	38%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Malama Honua Charter School)	67	65	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Malama Honua Charter School)	33	41	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Malama Honua Charter School)	45	46	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Malama Honua Charter School)	27	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	165	31%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	27	25	7.4%
Pacific Islander	67	94	40.3%
White	20	27	35%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	49.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Malama Honua Charter School

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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
Malama Honua Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	41-054 Ehukai St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-5522	166	12	13.8	45.8%	24 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (13.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (58.4%)	22 (13.3%)	56.6	98^th of 207 public elementary schools	52.7%		33.6	131^st of 195 public elementary schools	32.8%	33	32.4	55.1	44.0	$9,108	$1,139	$7,969
Blanche Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41-133 Huli St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0450	211	17	12.4	68.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (16.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (75.8%)	15 (7.1%)	17.2	182^nd of 207 public elementary schools	12.1%		25.4	153^rd of 195 public elementary schools	21.5%	29	19.1	29.7	26.4	$19,076	$1,765	$17,311
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-8	41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0460	357	28	12.7	76.8%	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	89 (24.9%)	24 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	192 (53.8%)	46 (12.9%)	10.7	193^rd of 207 public elementary schools	6.8%		12	181^st of 195 public elementary schools	7.2%	12	24.7	27.5	16.7	$18,181	$2,048	$16,133
Hahaione Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	595 Pepeekeo St	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5822	511	39	13.1	11.2%	85 (16.6%)	2 (0.4%)	72 (14.1%)	151 (29.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	171 (33.5%)	74.4	72^nd of 207 public elementary schools	65.2%		70.1	58^th of 195 public elementary schools	70.3%	14	56.9	57.9	57.4	$14,421	$1,011	$13,410
Keolu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1416 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7818	98	10	9.8	52.0%	15 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (28.6%)	11 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (18.4%)	26 (26.5%)	54.9	102^nd of 207 public elementary schools	50.7%		35.1	128^th of 195 public elementary schools	34.4%	26	28.6	53.3	42.2	$24,619	$3,799	$20,820
Kamiloiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7788 Hawaii Kai Dr	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5800	391	26	15.3	18.4%	78 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (17.1%)	78 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)	127 (32.5%)	79.5	55^th of 207 public elementary schools	73.4%		80.2	35^th of 195 public elementary schools	82.1%	20	59.5	65.2	54.9	$15,471	$924	$14,547
Enchanted Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	770 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7800	259	18	14.3	32.8%	34 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (20.8%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (21.6%)	101 (39.0%)	96	10^th of 207 public elementary schools	95.2%		89.1	21^st of 195 public elementary schools	89.2%	11	67.9	79.6	77.7	$16,542	$1,230	$15,312
Kaelepulu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	530 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7811	195	14	13.9	16.9%	62 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.8%)	25 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.7%)	64 (32.8%)	95.5	13^th of 207 public elementary schools	93.7%		94	4^th of 195 public elementary schools	97.9%	9	70.3	80.0	74.4	$15,818	$782	$15,036
Ka'ohao Public Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	140 Alala Rd	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7844	341	24	14.5	5.6%	180 (52.8%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (14.7%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	83 (24.3%)	96.2	9^th of 207 public elementary schools	95.7%		91.3	15^th of 195 public elementary schools	92.3%	6	76.0	79.0	77.1	$8,273	$288	$7,985
Maunawili Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1465 Ulupii St	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7822	350	27	12.9	29.4%	59 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	77 (22.0%)	19 (5.4%)	3 (0.9%)	76 (21.7%)	115 (32.9%)	95.1	14^th of 207 public elementary schools	93.2%		92.2	12^th of 195 public elementary schools	93.8%	2	78.7	76.5	73.7	$16,919	$1,233	$15,686

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