Summary:
The 96792 zip code area of Waianae, Hawaii is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population with a high percentage of Pacific Islander and Hispanic students. While the academic performance varies widely across the schools, a few standouts emerge based on the data.
Leihoku Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with 47% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38% proficient or better in Mathematics. Makaha Elementary School is the second-highest performer, with 30% and 29% proficiency in ELA and Math, respectively. Nanakuli Elementary School also shines, with the highest Mathematics proficiency rate at 26% across all grades.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with the lowest-performing school, Waianae Elementary, having only 18% and 12% proficiency in ELA and Math, respectively. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 40% to 57.1% across the schools. The schools in the 96792 zip code serve a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates between 63.34% and 88.71%. These insights suggest opportunities for the Hawaii Department of Education to collaborate with the schools and implement targeted interventions to address the identified challenges and help ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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