Kapaa Elementary School vs Kapaa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Kapaa Elementary School Kapaa, Hawaii | Kapaa Middle School Kapaa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 182 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank | #33982 of 50,301 | #10529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 844 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Kapaa | Kapaa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.0 vs 36.6).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Kapaa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Kapaa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 56.2%).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •Kapaa Elementary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 507.
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 Kapaa Elementary School better than Kapaa Middle School?
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 Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kapaa and Kapaa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapaa Elementary School: 844. Kapaa Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa Elementary School is 147th of 182 and Kapaa Middle School is 35th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).