Connections - New Century PCS vs Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.4 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
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 352 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 75%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Connections - New Century PCS is the larger school with 352 students compared with 292.
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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).