Summary:
The 96743 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 alternative school. The standout school in this area appears to be Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS, an alternative school that boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.4% and low chronic absenteeism of 10.2%, well above the state averages. This school also has the most diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Pacific Islander and White students compared to the other schools.
While Waimea Elementary School has the highest spending per student at $17,475, it lags behind the other schools in several key metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Waimea Middle - PCCS has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 9.4, but also the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 81.44%.
Overall, the data suggests that the alternative school model may be particularly effective in this community, as evidenced by the standout performance of Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS. However, the varying levels of resource allocation and student demographics across the schools present opportunities for further analysis and potential improvements to support all students in the Hawaii Department of Education district.
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