Kaala Elementary School vs Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 812 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 182 | #5 of 42 |
| National rank | #23111 of 50,301 | #2143 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 52.9).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 71.9%).
- •Kaala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.8).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 381.
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 Kaala Elementary School better than Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks higher (76.2 vs 52.9 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 Kaala Elementary School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaala Elementary School: 381. Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaala Elementary School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kaala Elementary School is 106th of 182 and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is 5th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).