Kaimuki Middle School vs Waikiki Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km 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
Waikiki Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Kaimuki Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waikiki Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 42 | #8 of 182 |
| National rank | #2163 of 15,369 | #2641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,019 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waikiki Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 76.1).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 23.8%).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.9).
- •Kaimuki Middle School is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 553.
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 Waikiki Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waikiki Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 76.1 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 Waikiki Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaimuki Middle School: 1,019. Waikiki Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaimuki Middle School and Waikiki Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kaimuki Middle School is 6th of 42 and Waikiki Elementary School is 8th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).