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Molokai Middle School

Summary:

Molokai Middle School is a public middle school located in Hoolehua, Hawaii, serving 176 students in grades 7-8. 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.

While Molokai Middle School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Hawaii middle schools, with a ranking between 33 and 62 out of 67-89 schools over the past 8 years, the school performs particularly well for its Pacific Islander and English Language Learner (ELL) student groups, ranking 19th and 15th out of 81 Hawaii middle schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school ranks much lower for its African American (65th out of 71) and Special Education (54th out of 89) student groups. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.2% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite these challenges, the school's strong performance for its Pacific Islander and ELL student groups suggests that there may be opportunities to apply successful strategies to other student populations and improve the school's overall academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.38% to 88.07% over the past three school years, indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which can present additional challenges in terms of educational resources and support.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2175 Lihipali Ave
       Hoolehua, HI  96729

(808) 567-6940

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,574 Help


Students who attend Molokai Middle School usually attend:

High:    Molokai High School

Feeder schools for Molokai Middle School:

Elementary:    Kaunakakai Elementary School
    Kilohana Elementary School
    Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
    Maunaloa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
77.8%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Molokai Middle School ranks worse than 58.4% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 31st 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 25.62. (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 Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (77.8%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Molokai Middle School is 13, which is the 8th best among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Molokai Middle School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Molokai Middle School is $18,574, which is the 2nd highest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Molokai Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Molokai Middle School 52nd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Molokai Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Molokai Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 40.29 40th 71 43.7%
2008 16.11 43rd 46 6.5%
2009 16.15 62nd 68 8.8%
2010 15.26 60th 65 7.7%
2011 20.36 61st 71 14.1%
2012 50.66 34th 73 53.4%
2013 48.96 33rd 76 56.6%
2015 40.36 39th 72 45.8%
2016 40.30 40th 73 45.2%
2017 13.29 62nd 82 24.4%
2018 23.29 54th 67 19.4%
2019 19.11 58th 70 17.1%
2021 32.34 51st 73 30.1%
2022 36.02 45th 72 37.5%
2023 46.24 33rd 73 54.8%
2024 25.62 52nd 89 41.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.46 15th 81 81.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.03 54th 89 39.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.45 57th 87 34.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 65th 71 8.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.23 19th 81 76.5%
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Rank History for White students at Molokai Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.62 4th 86 95.3%
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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.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Molokai Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 44 1 589 33 6 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 10 0 169 2 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 12 2 144 2 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 6 0 137 3 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 4 0 146 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2010 6 0 165 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2011 5 0 23 0 2 133 2 0 165
2012 6 1 27 2 2 139 2 0 179
2013 4 1 30 3 1 168 2 0 209
2014 3 0 35 1 0 170 0 0 209
2015 5 0 28 0 1 162 1 0 197
2016 4 0 18 2 1 152 2 0 179
2017 6 0 20 3 0 136 3 0 168
2018 7 1 24 1 0 160 6 0 199
2019 4 2 21 5 0 160 8 0 200
2020 5 2 14 10 1 141 15 0 188
2021 1 1 11 11 0 156 14 0 194
2022 5 0 10 9 0 139 11 0 174
2023 3 0 8 21 0 131 13 0 176
2024 2 0 4 23 0 147 13 0 189

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 Molokai Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 673 17.0 39.6 21.4
2006 181 15.0 12.1 70.7
2007 160 14.0 11.4 75.6
2008 147 13.0 11.3 74.1
2009 151 13.0 11.6 78.8
2010 171 12.0 14.2 73.1
2011 165 11.0 15.0 75.2
2012 179 12.0 14.9 74.3
2013 209 13.0 16.0 71.8
2014 209 15.0 13.9 79.4
2015 197 14.0 14.0 78.2
2016 179 14.0 12.7 77.7
2017 168 15.0 11.2 82.7
2018 199 14.0 14.2 78.9
2019 200 13.5 14.8 80
2020 188 14.5 12.9 75.5
2021 194 14.5 13.3 79.4
2022 174 14.5 12.0 87.4
2023 176 15.5 11.3 88.1
2024 189 14.5 13.0 86.2

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 Molokai Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 673 17.0 39.6 21.4
2006 181 15.0 12.1 70.7
2007 160 14.0 11.4 75.6
2008 147 13.0 11.3 74.1
2009 151 13.0 11.6 78.8
2010 171 12.0 14.2 73.1
2011 165 11.0 15.0 75.2
2012 179 12.0 14.9 74.3
2013 209 13.0 16.0 71.8
2014 209 15.0 13.9 79.4
2015 197 14.0 14.0 78.2
2016 179 14.0 12.7 77.7
2017 168 15.0 11.2 82.7
2018 199 14.0 14.2 78.9
2019 200 13.5 14.8 80
2020 188 14.5 12.9 75.5
2021 194 14.5 13.3 79.4
2022 174 14.5 12.0 87.4
2023 176 15.5 11.3 88.1
2024 189 14.5 13.0 86.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Molokai Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,753 (9.4%) $16,821 (90.6%) $18,574

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Molokai 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 58th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd of 73 Middle schools
 37.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Molokai Middle School)2645
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Molokai Middle School)2130
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Molokai Middle School)3850
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Molokai Middle School)2124
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Molokai Middle School)3143
 12%
All Grades Mathematics (Molokai Middle School)2026
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students200176
 12%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian218
 61.9%
Hispanic521
 320%
Pacific Islander160131
 18.1%
White43
 25%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%88.1%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Molokai Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Molokai Middle School.

Molokai Middle School ranks 52nd of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Molokai Middle School are 78% Pacific Islander, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% White.


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