Summary:
The 96770 zip code has only one school, Maunaloa Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6. This public elementary school has struggled academically in recent years, with declining proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Despite relatively high per-student funding and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's performance has been concerning, with only 32% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, and just 20% proficient or better in Science.
Maunaloa Elementary's student body is predominantly Pacific Islander (47.83%) and Hispanic (28.26%), with smaller percentages of White (2.17%) and students of two or more races (21.74%). The school serves a high-poverty population, with 80.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and should be considered when evaluating performance and implementing support programs.
Despite the school's small size, with only 46 students, Maunaloa Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $34,064 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1. Exploring how these resources are being utilized and identifying any barriers to their effective deployment could provide insights into improving student outcomes at this Hawaii Department of Education school.
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