Ewa Makai Middle School vs Ilima Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ewa Makai Middle School
Ewa Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,221 students
Ilima Intermediate School
Ewa Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
725 students
| Measure | Ewa Makai Middle School Ewa Beach, Hawaii | Ilima Intermediate School Ewa Beach, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 42 | #24 of 42 |
| National rank | #5455 of 15,369 | #8230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,221 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Ewa Beach | Ewa Beach |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ewa Makai Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 47.3).
- •Ewa Makai Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Ewa Makai Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Ewa Makai Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 60.3%).
- •Ilima Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Ewa Makai Middle School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 725.
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 Ewa Makai Middle School better than Ilima Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Ewa Makai Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 47.3 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 Ewa Makai Middle School and Ilima Intermediate School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ewa Beach and Ewa Beach in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ewa Makai Middle School: 1,221. Ilima Intermediate School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ewa Makai Middle School and Ilima Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Ewa Makai Middle School is 12th of 42 and Ilima Intermediate School is 24th of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).