Kaimuki Middle School vs Waialae Elementary - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 907 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaimuki Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Kaimuki Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 42 | #56 of 182 |
| National rank | #2163 of 15,369 | #12631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,019 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaimuki Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 68.2).
- •Kaimuki Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Kaimuki Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Kaimuki Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 25.3%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.9).
- •Kaimuki Middle School is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 495.
- •Kaimuki Middle School is a public school while Waialae Elementary - PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kaimuki Middle School better than Waialae Elementary - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Kaimuki Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 68.2 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 Kaimuki Middle School and Waialae Elementary - PCS?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaimuki Middle School: 1,019. Waialae Elementary - PCS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaimuki Middle School and Waialae Elementary - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Kaimuki Middle School is 6th of 42 and Waialae Elementary - PCS is 56th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).