Highlands Intermediate School vs Momilani Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Intermediate School
Pearl City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
824 students
Momilani Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate School Pearl City, Hawaii | Momilani Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 42 | #6 of 182 |
| National rank | #3686 of 15,369 | #2446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 824 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 88% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Momilani Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 68.4).
- •Momilani Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 49%).
- •Momilani Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Momilani Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 32.2%).
- •Highlands Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Highlands Intermediate School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 412.
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 Highlands Intermediate School better than Momilani Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Momilani Elementary School ranks higher (85.0 vs 68.4 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 Highlands Intermediate School and Momilani Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Intermediate School: 824. Momilani Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Intermediate School and Momilani Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Highlands Intermediate School is 9th of 42 and Momilani Elementary School is 6th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).