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Kapaa Middle School

Summary:

Kapaa Middle School is a public middle school located in Kapaa, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 575 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.

Kapaa Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 17% in Mathematics, and 15% in Science. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 30% compared to 23.7% at the nearby Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. Additionally, Kapaa Middle School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (52.52%) compared to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (48.39%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.

Kapaa Middle School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 25 out of 76 in 2012-2013 to 71 out of 89 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger star rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star during this period. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking much lower for some subgroups compared to others.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4867 Olohena Rd
       Kapaa, HI  96746

(808) 821-4460

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,928 Help


Students who attend Kapaa Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kapaa High School

Feeder schools for Kapaa Middle School:

Elementary:    Hanalei Elementary School
    Kapaa Elementary School
    Kilauea Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:
27.5%
Pacific Islander:
25.2%
Hispanic:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kapaa Middle School ranks worse than 79.8% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 37th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.1. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Kapaa Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (27.5%), Pacific Islander (25.2%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School is 18. 38 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kapaa Middle School is $14,928. 32 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kapaa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kapaa Middle School 71st of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kapaa Middle 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 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kapaa Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.34 46th 69 33.3%
2007 33.84 47th 71 33.8%
2008 43.62 23rd 46 50.0%
2009 43.89 39th 68 42.6%
2010 38.92 42nd 65 35.4%
2011 59.62 23rd 71 67.6%
2012 57.23 28th 73 61.6%
2013 58.98 25th 76 67.1%
2015 35.92 44th 72 38.9%
2016 38.08 45th 73 38.4%
2017 23.92 47th 82 42.7%
2018 41.50 38th 67 43.3%
2019 27.49 52nd 70 25.7%
2021 30.67 52nd 73 28.8%
2022 23.69 54th 72 25.0%
2023 20.83 58th 73 20.5%
2024 13.10 71st 89 20.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.51 47th 81 42.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.67 28th 89 68.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.52 73rd 87 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.14 28th 71 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 60th 68 11.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.11 66th 81 18.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kapaa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.37 77th 86 10.5%
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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.

Kapaa Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kapaa Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 290 3 619 43 5 n/a n/a 0 960
1999 247 2 595 38 7 n/a n/a 0 889
2000 241 3 593 31 3 n/a n/a 0 871
2001 281 6 567 31 3 n/a n/a 0 888
2002 229 3 526 37 6 n/a n/a 0 801
2003 229 3 526 37 6 n/a n/a 0 801
2004 184 1 512 36 3 n/a n/a 0 736
2005 168 0 517 44 3 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 169 2 509 36 3 n/a n/a 0 719
2007 162 6 520 37 4 n/a n/a 0 729
2008 159 7 476 32 4 n/a n/a 0 678
2009 151 5 450 36 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2010 148 5 462 35 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2011 146 7 159 24 4 252 43 0 635
2012 144 5 164 25 9 250 36 0 633
2013 143 5 147 40 11 239 41 0 626
2014 121 2 144 47 9 220 51 0 594
2015 116 3 142 55 7 226 56 0 605
2016 123 2 148 70 6 236 62 0 647
2017 110 2 145 72 7 243 59 0 638
2018 94 1 126 73 4 213 75 0 586
2019 95 1 108 91 3 199 110 0 607
2020 98 1 95 104 1 161 142 0 602
2021 83 2 90 124 0 149 143 0 591
2022 78 1 79 128 0 148 163 0 597
2023 68 0 72 123 0 165 147 0 575
2024 67 0 75 105 0 132 144 0 523

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 Kapaa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 960 54.0 17.8 30.4
1999 889 47.5 18.7 41.4
2000 871 52.5 16.6 43.2
2001 888 51.5 17.2 53.6
2002 801 51.5 15.6 50.7
2003 801 51.5 15.6 50.7
2004 736 49.0 15.0 45.7
2005 732 48.0 15.3 46.9
2006 719 44.0 16.3 44.8
2007 729 42.0 17.4 40.1
2008 678 42.0 16.1 42
2009 644 37.0 17.4 39
2010 652 34.5 18.9 44.3
2011 635 32.0 19.8 46.9
2012 633 34.0 18.6 51.3
2013 626 36.0 17.3 53.5
2014 594 31.0 19.1 52.4
2015 605 28.0 21.6 51.9
2016 647 35.0 18.4 51.6
2017 638 33.0 19.3 50.8
2018 586 30.0 19.5 54.3
2019 607 29.0 20.9 48.8
2020 602 29.0 20.7 44.4
2021 591 31.0 19.0 55.5
2022 597 31.0 19.2 52.4
2023 575 28.5 20.1 52.5
2024 523 29.0 18.0 49.1

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 Kapaa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 960 54.0 17.8 30.4
1999 889 47.5 18.7 41.4
2000 871 52.5 16.6 43.2
2001 888 51.5 17.2 53.6
2002 801 51.5 15.6 50.7
2003 801 51.5 15.6 50.7
2004 736 49.0 15.0 45.7
2005 732 48.0 15.3 46.9
2006 719 44.0 16.3 44.8
2007 729 42.0 17.4 40.1
2008 678 42.0 16.1 42
2009 644 37.0 17.4 39
2010 652 34.5 18.9 44.3
2011 635 32.0 19.8 46.9
2012 633 34.0 18.6 51.3
2013 626 36.0 17.3 53.5
2014 594 31.0 19.1 52.4
2015 605 28.0 21.6 51.9
2016 647 35.0 18.4 51.6
2017 638 33.0 19.3 50.8
2018 586 30.0 19.5 54.3
2019 607 29.0 20.9 48.8
2020 602 29.0 20.7 44.4
2021 591 31.0 19.0 55.5
2022 597 31.0 19.2 52.4
2023 575 28.5 20.1 52.5
2024 523 29.0 18.0 49.1

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 Kapaa Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,292 (8.7%) $13,636 (91.3%) $14,928

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kapaa Middle School

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 52nd of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 73 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kapaa Middle School)3739
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kapaa Middle School)2522
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kapaa Middle School)4344
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kapaa Middle School)3019
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kapaa Middle School)3732
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kapaa Middle School)2411
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kapaa Middle School)4038
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kapaa Middle School)2717
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students607575
 5.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10872
 33.3%
Hispanic91123
 35.2%
Pacific Islander199165
 17.1%
White9568
 28.4%
Two or More Races110147
 33.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%52.5%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kapaa Middle School

Students who attend Kapaa Middle School usually go on to attend Kapaa High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Kapaa Middle School.

Students at Kapaa Middle School are 28% Two or more races, 25% Pacific Islander, 20% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 13% White.

Kapaa Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Hawaii middle schools.


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