Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center vs Waimea Canyon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center
Kekaha · Charter other · Grades PK–12
43 students
Waimea Canyon Middle School
Waimea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center Kekaha, Hawaii | Waimea Canyon Middle School Waimea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #34 of 42 |
| National rank | – | #10375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 43 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 25% |
| city | Kekaha | Waimea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 65.1%).
- •Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 43.
- •Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is a charter school while Waimea Canyon Middle School is a public 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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center better than Waimea Canyon 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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center and Waimea Canyon Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Kekaha and Waimea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center: 43. Waimea Canyon Middle School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center and Waimea Canyon Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is unranked and Waimea Canyon Middle School is 34th of 42 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).