Kalihi Waena Elementary School vs King David Kalakaua Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 825 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
| Measure | Kalihi Waena Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | King David Kalakaua Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 182 | #21 of 42 |
| National rank | #31660 of 50,301 | #7749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.4).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 65.3%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 432.
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 Kalihi Waena Elementary School better than King David Kalakaua Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.4 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 Kalihi Waena Elementary School and King David Kalakaua Middle School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School: 432. King David Kalakaua Middle School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalihi Waena Elementary School and King David Kalakaua Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School is 139th of 182 and King David Kalakaua Middle School is 21st of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).