Iao Intermediate School vs Maui Waena Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.0 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
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Kahului · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Iao Intermediate School Wailuku, Hawaii | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 42 | #22 of 42 |
| National rank | #10045 of 15,369 | #7754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| city | Wailuku | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 39.0).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 52.1%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 893.
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 Maui Waena Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks higher (49.5 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 Maui Waena Intermediate School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wailuku and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iao Intermediate School: 893. Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iao Intermediate School and Maui Waena Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Iao Intermediate School is 32nd of 42 and Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).