Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS vs Waimea Middle - PCCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
Kamuela · Charter other · Grades K–12
696 students
Waimea Middle - PCCS
Kamuela · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
| Measure | Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS Kamuela, Hawaii | Waimea Middle - PCCS Kamuela, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #29 of 42 |
| National rank | – | #9757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Kamuela | Kamuela |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waimea Middle - PCCS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 68.1%).
- •Waimea Middle - PCCS does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.2).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS is the larger school with 696 students compared with 188.
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 Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS better than Waimea Middle - PCCS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS and Waimea Middle - PCCS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kamuela and Kamuela in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS: 696. Waimea Middle - PCCS: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS and Waimea Middle - PCCS rank in Hawaii?
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS is unranked and Waimea Middle - PCCS is 29th of 42 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).