Is Maui Waena Intermediate School a good school?

Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks 40 th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maui Waena Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,126 students attended Maui Waena Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Maui Waena Intermediate School?

Students at Maui Waena Intermediate School are 45% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 4% White.

What high school do graduates of Maui Waena Intermediate School attend?

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

Maui Waena Intermediate School

Summary:

Maui Waena Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Kahului, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,044 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.

Maui Waena Intermediate School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Asian (42.91%) and Pacific Islander (22.13%) students compared to nearby schools. The school also performs relatively well on standardized tests, with 47.05% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 25.62% in Mathematics, and 39.95% in Science, generally higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Maui Waena Intermediate School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% compared to the surrounding schools, and a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 44.73%.

While Maui Waena Intermediate School has maintained a consistent performance over the years, ranking between 28th and 40th out of 89 Hawaii middle schools in the state-wide SchoolDigger rankings from 2020-2021 to 2023-2024, its performance for certain student subgroups is less impressive. The school ranks lower in the state for African American students (52nd out of 71) and Pacific Islander students (61st out of 81) in the 2023-2024 school year. Nearby Iao Intermediate School, located just 1.23 miles away, has similar test scores and student demographics, but a slightly higher state-wide ranking (38th out of 89 in 2023-2024).

Detail:

Public 6-8

795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732

(808) 873-3070

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,404

Students who attend Maui Waena Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Maui High School

Feeder schools for Maui Waena Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Kahului Elementary School
	Lihikai Elementary School
	Pomaikai Elementary School
	Puu Kukui Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,126

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.8%

Pacific Islander:

21.3%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks better than 55.1% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 24^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 36.39. (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 Maui Waena Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (44.8%), Pacific Islander (21.3%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maui Waena Intermediate School is 17. 33 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Maui Waena Intermediate School employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maui Waena Intermediate School is $15,404. 23 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maui Waena Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maui Waena Intermediate School 40^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Maui Waena Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

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African American students:

Hispanic 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 Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	24.95	56^th	69	18.8%
2007	27.98	51^st	71	28.2%
2008	23.20	37^th	46	19.6%
2009	44.02	38^th	68	44.1%
2010	41.73	39^th	65	40.0%
2011	36.73	45^th	71	36.6%
2012	48.27	37^th	73	49.3%
2013	44.85	38^th	76	50.0%
2015	40.54	38^th	72	47.2%
2016	37.24	46^th	73	37.0%
2017	34.87	33^rd	82	59.8%
2018	39.97	39^th	67	41.8%
2019	49.88	35^th	70	50.0%
2021	51.52	28^th	73	61.6%
2022	48.48	31^st	72	56.9%
2023	43.13	37^th	73	49.3%
2024	36.39	40^th	89	55.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.12	48^th	81	40.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.18	56^th	89	37.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.51	47^th	87	46.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.51	52^nd	71	26.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.67	35^th	68	48.5%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.36	61^st	81	24.7%

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Rank History for White students at Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.37	57^th	86	33.7%

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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 Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	24	2	245	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
1991	60	12	437	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1992	58	1	437	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
1993	55	1	450	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	546
1994	89	5	679	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1995	112	7	767	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	948
1996	112	7	767	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	948
1997	73	5	811	44	1	n/a	n/a	2	936
1998	78	1	812	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	948
1999	73	1	807	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	935
2000	79	1	802	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	935
2001	78	4	823	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	960
2002	80	1	854	67	5	n/a	n/a	0	1007
2003	80	1	854	67	5	n/a	n/a	0	1007
2004	71	0	898	58	6	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2005	265	6	869	56	8	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2006	81	7	857	67	5	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2007	80	5	846	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	987
2008	88	6	860	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2009	101	7	885	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2010	113	5	872	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	1054
2011	59	5	604	47	2	321	30	0	1068
2012	56	4	639	41	2	327	15	0	1084
2013	46	6	660	51	6	325	18	0	1112
2014	44	8	662	46	5	310	20	0	1095
2015	42	9	681	47	3	294	33	0	1109
2016	51	9	655	60	2	316	50	0	1143
2017	55	4	658	78	0	324	64	0	1183
2018	44	8	603	119	0	290	112	0	1176
2019	22	2	565	149	0	271	146	0	1155
2020	21	3	543	173	4	234	184	0	1162
2021	17	2	489	179	3	244	166	0	1100
2022	23	1	480	194	1	261	180	0	1140
2023	31	5	448	180	1	231	148	0	1044
2024	49	5	505	164	2	240	161	0	1126

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 Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	276	19.0	14.5	12
1991	509	32.0	15.9	16.5
1992	538	34.5	15.5	12.6
1993	546	33.0	16.5	15.6
1994	827	44.5	18.6	14
1995	948	52.0	18.2	16.9
1996	948	52.0	18.2	16.9
1997	936	51.0	18.4	27.8
1998	948	53.5	17.7	29
1999	935	51.5	18.2	45.1
2000	935	55.0	17.0	47.1
2001	960	57.5	16.7	39.3
2002	1007	59.0	17.1	42.7
2003	1007	59.0	17.1	42.7
2004	1033	62.0	16.7	41.3
2005	1204	60.0	20.1	42
2006	1017	58.0	17.5	43.3
2007	987	62.0	15.9	41.5
2008	1015	61.0	16.6	37.2
2009	1056	61.0	17.3	41.9
2010	1054	64.0	16.4	41.7
2011	1068	64.0	16.6	51
2012	1084	64.0	16.9	53.6
2013	1112	65.0	17.1	57
2014	1095	64.0	17.1	57.1
2015	1109	61.0	18.1	55.2
2016	1143	63.0	18.1	54.4
2017	1183	68.0	17.3	51.1
2018	1176	71.0	16.5	47.6
2019	1155	72.0	16.0	47.5
2020	1162	69.0	16.8	45
2021	1100	70.0	15.7	55.3
2022	1140	70.0	16.2	51.5
2023	1044	66.5	15.6	44.7
2024	1126	66.0	17.0	50.2

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 Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	276	19.0	14.5	12
1991	509	32.0	15.9	16.5
1992	538	34.5	15.5	12.6
1993	546	33.0	16.5	15.6
1994	827	44.5	18.6	14
1995	948	52.0	18.2	16.9
1996	948	52.0	18.2	16.9
1997	936	51.0	18.4	27.8
1998	948	53.5	17.7	29
1999	935	51.5	18.2	45.1
2000	935	55.0	17.0	47.1
2001	960	57.5	16.7	39.3
2002	1007	59.0	17.1	42.7
2003	1007	59.0	17.1	42.7
2004	1033	62.0	16.7	41.3
2005	1204	60.0	20.1	42
2006	1017	58.0	17.5	43.3
2007	987	62.0	15.9	41.5
2008	1015	61.0	16.6	37.2
2009	1056	61.0	17.3	41.9
2010	1054	64.0	16.4	41.7
2011	1068	64.0	16.6	51
2012	1084	64.0	16.9	53.6
2013	1112	65.0	17.1	57
2014	1095	64.0	17.1	57.1
2015	1109	61.0	18.1	55.2
2016	1143	63.0	18.1	54.4
2017	1183	68.0	17.3	51.1
2018	1176	71.0	16.5	47.6
2019	1155	72.0	16.0	47.5
2020	1162	69.0	16.8	45
2021	1100	70.0	15.7	55.3
2022	1140	70.0	16.2	51.5
2023	1044	66.5	15.6	44.7
2024	1126	66.0	17.0	50.2

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 Maui Waena Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,549 (10.1%)	$13,855 (89.9%)	$15,404

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 37^th of 73 Middle schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	54	51	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	32	31	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	55	43	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	36	21	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	49	49
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	36	28	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	53	47	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Maui Waena Intermediate School)	35	26	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1155	1044	9.6%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	565	448	20.7%
Hispanic	149	180	20.8%
Pacific Islander	271	231	14.8%
White	22	31	40.9%
Two or More Races	146	148	1.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	44.7%	2.8%

Schools Near Maui Waena 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
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
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
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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