Is Lokelani Intermediate School a good school?

Lokelani Intermediate School ranks 55 th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lokelani Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Lokelani Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Lokelani Intermediate School?

Students at Lokelani Intermediate School are 29% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 19% White, 18% Two or more races, 13% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Lokelani Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Lokelani Intermediate School usually go on to attend Maui High School

Lokelani Intermediate School

Summary:

Lokelani Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Kihei, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 473 as of the 2022-2023 school year. 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.

Despite being part of a high-performing district, Lokelani Intermediate School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 19th out of 70 Hawaii middle schools in 2018-2019 to 55th out of 89 in 2023-2024. The school's current rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Lokelani Intermediate School also performs particularly poorly in comparison to other Hawaii middle schools for its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly above the state average, and its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels.

With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.59% to 53.33% over the past three school years, Lokelani Intermediate School may need to ensure that resources are being effectively allocated to support the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lahaina Intermediate School, Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School, Iao Intermediate School, and Maui Waena Intermediate School, Lokelani Intermediate School lags behind in several key metrics, suggesting the need for a closer examination of its instructional practices, student support systems, and attendance policies to identify areas for improvement and better support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1401 Liloa Dr
Kihei, HI 96753

(808) 875-6800

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,430

Students who attend Lokelani Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Maui High School

Feeder schools for Lokelani Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Kamalii Elementary School
	Kihei Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

28.6%

Asian:

20.9%

White:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lokelani Intermediate School ranks worse than 61.8% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 32^nd 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 24.22. (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 Lokelani Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.6%), Asian (20.9%), White (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lokelani Intermediate School is 18.8, which is the highest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District! (See more...)

Compare Lokelani Intermediate School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lokelani Intermediate School is $16,430, which is the 13^th highest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lokelani Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lokelani Intermediate School 55^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Lokelani Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Lokelani Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	40.32	34^th	69	50.7%
2007	46.70	33^rd	71	53.5%
2008	42.02	25^th	46	45.7%
2009	50.93	30^th	68	55.9%
2010	55.70	29^th	65	55.4%
2011	46.72	37^th	71	47.9%
2012	37.40	46^th	73	37.0%
2013	44.37	40^th	76	47.4%
2015	46.88	30^th	72	58.3%
2016	44.21	37^th	73	49.3%
2017	36.64	29^th	82	64.6%
2018	59.38	22^nd	67	67.2%
2019	67.82	19^th	70	72.9%
2021	52.81	27^th	73	63.0%
2022	39.30	40^th	72	44.4%
2023	25.13	56^th	73	23.3%
2024	24.22	55^th	89	38.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.13	63^rd	81	22.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.29	58^th	89	34.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.68	71^st	87	18.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.75	53^rd	71	25.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	60^th	68	11.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.13	50^th	81	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.37	67^th	86	22.1%

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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 Lokelani Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	122	3	136	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1990	152	2	124	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1991	158	2	148	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	311
1992	235	4	206	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	472
1993	237	4	227	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	500
1994	241	6	249	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	527
1995	294	5	310	39	7	n/a	n/a	-1	654
1996	294	5	310	39	7	n/a	n/a	-1	654
1997	284	5	320	35	8	n/a	n/a	-5	647
1998	283	5	365	32	7	n/a	n/a	0	692
1999	272	6	353	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	664
2000	295	7	336	33	7	n/a	n/a	0	678
2001	295	6	334	28	10	n/a	n/a	0	673
2002	334	2	396	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	773
2003	334	2	396	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	773
2004	326	5	396	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	764
2005	349	8	393	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	795
2006	327	7	391	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	762
2007	276	9	370	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	692
2008	257	6	340	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	651
2009	220	7	318	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	600
2010	202	6	317	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	569
2011	149	4	213	52	6	137	4	0	565
2012	147	5	213	47	7	150	28	0	597
2013	145	4	197	50	4	132	41	0	573
2014	145	5	172	49	3	127	49	0	550
2015	156	4	154	68	1	125	45	0	553
2016	167	4	164	80	0	128	51	0	594
2017	138	4	164	87	0	138	53	0	584
2018	149	6	156	102	0	124	54	0	591
2019	116	3	141	114	2	107	68	0	551
2020	118	2	134	131	0	82	73	0	540
2021	95	0	107	118	0	78	82	0	480
2022	91	1	95	129	1	71	66	0	454
2023	93	3	94	125	3	71	84	0	473
2024	95	1	102	140	2	63	86	0	489

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 Lokelani Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	268	10.0	26.8	14.2
1990	282	18.0	15.6	12.4
1991	311	20.0	15.5	16.1
1992	472	29.5	16.0	11.4
1993	500	30.0	16.7	13
1994	527	30.0	17.6	12.3
1995	654	36.0	18.2	18.8
1996	654	36.0	18.2	18.8
1997	647	33.0	19.6	29.9
1998	692	38.5	18.0	25.9
1999	664	39.5	16.8	32.8
2000	678	36.0	18.8	31.7
2001	673	40.5	16.6	33.6
2002	773	40.5	19.1	40.8
2003	773	40.5	19.1	40.8
2004	764	45.5	16.8	42.3
2005	795	40.0	19.9	43.4
2006	762	44.0	17.3	31.9
2007	692	45.0	15.4	31.9
2008	651	40.0	16.3	26.9
2009	600	40.0	15.0	35.3
2010	569	40.0	14.2	38.5
2011	565	38.0	14.8	47.8
2012	597	37.0	16.1	49.6
2013	573	41.0	13.9	56.5
2014	550	37.0	14.8	51.6
2015	553	35.0	15.8	49.9
2016	594	45.0	13.2	52.2
2017	584	43.0	13.5	46.4
2018	591	42.0	14.0	47.4
2019	551	39.0	14.1	49.4
2020	540	33.0	16.3	48.1
2021	480	38.0	12.6	53.3
2022	454	38.0	11.9	52.9
2023	473	29.0	16.3	51.6
2024	489	26.0	18.8	50.5

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 Lokelani Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	268	10.0	26.8	14.2
1990	282	18.0	15.6	12.4
1991	311	20.0	15.5	16.1
1992	472	29.5	16.0	11.4
1993	500	30.0	16.7	13
1994	527	30.0	17.6	12.3
1995	654	36.0	18.2	18.8
1996	654	36.0	18.2	18.8
1997	647	33.0	19.6	29.9
1998	692	38.5	18.0	25.9
1999	664	39.5	16.8	32.8
2000	678	36.0	18.8	31.7
2001	673	40.5	16.6	33.6
2002	773	40.5	19.1	40.8
2003	773	40.5	19.1	40.8
2004	764	45.5	16.8	42.3
2005	795	40.0	19.9	43.4
2006	762	44.0	17.3	31.9
2007	692	45.0	15.4	31.9
2008	651	40.0	16.3	26.9
2009	600	40.0	15.0	35.3
2010	569	40.0	14.2	38.5
2011	565	38.0	14.8	47.8
2012	597	37.0	16.1	49.6
2013	573	41.0	13.9	56.5
2014	550	37.0	14.8	51.6
2015	553	35.0	15.8	49.9
2016	594	45.0	13.2	52.2
2017	584	43.0	13.5	46.4
2018	591	42.0	14.0	47.4
2019	551	39.0	14.1	49.4
2020	540	33.0	16.3	48.1
2021	480	38.0	12.6	53.3
2022	454	38.0	11.9	52.9
2023	473	29.0	16.3	51.6
2024	489	26.0	18.8	50.5

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 Lokelani Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,486 (9.0%)	$14,944 (91.0%)	$16,430

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lokelani Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 56^th of 73 Middle schools	49.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lokelani Intermediate School)	61	33	28%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lokelani Intermediate School)	46	28	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lokelani Intermediate School)	52	49	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lokelani Intermediate School)	43	22	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lokelani Intermediate School)	65	34	31%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lokelani Intermediate School)	48	10	38%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lokelani Intermediate School)	58	39	19%
All Grades Mathematics (Lokelani Intermediate School)	45	21	24%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	551	473	14.2%
African American	3	3
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	141	94	33.3%
Hispanic	114	125	9.6%
Pacific Islander	107	71	33.6%
White	116	93	19.8%
Two or More Races	68	84	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	51.6%	2.2%

Schools Near Lokelani Intermediate 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
Lokelani Intermediate School	Public	6-8	1401 Liloa Dr	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 875-6800	489	26	18.8	50.5%	95 (19.4%)	1 (0.2%)	140 (28.6%)	102 (20.9%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (12.9%)	86 (17.6%)	24.2	55^th of 89 public middle schools	38.2%		25.1	56^th of 73 public middle schools	23.3%	1	24.4	40.8	22.9	$16,430	$1,486	$14,944
Maui Waena Intermediate School	Public	6-8	795 Onehee Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3070	1,126	66	17.0	50.2%	49 (4.4%)	5 (0.4%)	164 (14.6%)	505 (44.8%)	2 (0.2%)	240 (21.3%)	161 (14.3%)	36.4	40^th of 89 public middle schools	55.1%		43.1	37^th of 73 public middle schools	49.3%	3	40.0	47.1	25.6	$15,404	$1,549	$13,855
Iao Intermediate School	Public	6-8	260 S Market St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5610	950	53	17.9	50.4%	54 (5.7%)	5 (0.5%)	202 (21.3%)	204 (21.5%)	1 (0.1%)	279 (29.4%)	205 (21.6%)	39.5	38^th of 89 public middle schools	57.3%		37.5	44^th of 73 public middle schools	39.7%	6	30.3	49.8	28.8	$15,155	$1,557	$13,598
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School	Public	6-8	120 Makani Rd	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8735	937	63	14.8	55.2%	153 (16.3%)	3 (0.3%)	258 (27.5%)	68 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	230 (24.5%)	224 (23.9%)	31.3	44^th of 89 public middle schools	50.6%		35.6	45^th of 73 public middle schools	38.4%	1	26.9	44.7	26.7	$16,536	$1,695	$14,841
Lahaina Intermediate School	Public	6-8	871 Lahainaluna Rd	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-3965	521	44	11.8	52.6%	78 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (20.2%)	150 (28.8%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (20.3%)	80 (15.4%)	15	69^th of 89 public middle schools	22.5%		31.4	49^th of 73 public middle schools	32.9%	20	27.4	33.6	15.4	$15,891	$1,632	$14,259

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