Aiea Intermediate School vs Makalapa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiea Intermediate School
Aiea · Public middle · Grades 7–8
470 students
Makalapa Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
| Measure | Aiea Intermediate School Aiea, Hawaii | Makalapa Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 42 | #72 of 182 |
| National rank | #3136 of 15,369 | #15337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 470 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| city | Aiea | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiea Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 64.2).
- •Aiea Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Makalapa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Makalapa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 52.1%).
- •Aiea Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Makalapa Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 470.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aiea Intermediate School better than Makalapa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aiea Intermediate School ranks higher (70.9 vs 64.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aiea Intermediate School and Makalapa Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aiea and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiea Intermediate School: 470. Makalapa Elementary School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiea Intermediate School and Makalapa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Aiea Intermediate School is 8th of 42 and Makalapa Elementary School is 72nd of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).