Connections - New Century PCS vs Hilo Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #26 of 42 |
| National rank | – | #8355 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 352 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 75%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Hilo Intermediate School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 352.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Hilo Intermediate School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Connections - New Century PCS better than Hilo Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connections - New Century PCS and Hilo Intermediate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Hilo Intermediate School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Hilo Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Hilo Intermediate School is 26th of 42 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).