Iao Intermediate School vs Kahului Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iao Intermediate School
Wailuku · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Kahului Elementary School
Kahului · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students
| Measure | Iao Intermediate School Wailuku, Hawaii | Kahului Elementary School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 42 | #112 of 182 |
| National rank | #10045 of 15,369 | #24902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 893 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 44% |
| city | Wailuku | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahului Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 39.0).
- •Kahului Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Kahului Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Iao Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 59.6%).
- •Kahului Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Iao Intermediate School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 795.
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 Iao Intermediate School better than Kahului Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kahului Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 39.0 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 Iao Intermediate School and Kahului Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wailuku and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iao Intermediate School: 893. Kahului Elementary School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iao Intermediate School and Kahului Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Iao Intermediate School is 32nd of 42 and Kahului Elementary School is 112th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).