Hilo Intermediate School vs Hilo Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 548 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students
| Measure | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 42 | #138 of 182 |
| National rank | #8355 of 15,369 | #31658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 560 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.4).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 68.4%).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Hilo Intermediate School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 449.
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 Hilo Intermediate School better than Hilo Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilo Intermediate School ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.4 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 Hilo Intermediate School and Hilo Union Elementary School?
About 548 m in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo Intermediate School: 560. Hilo Union Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo Intermediate School and Hilo Union Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo Intermediate School is 26th of 42 and Hilo Union Elementary School is 138th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).