Keaau Middle School vs Kua o ka La - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keaau Middle School
Keaau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
| Measure | Keaau Middle School Keaau, Hawaii | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #37 of 42 | – |
| National rank | #11747 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 696 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Keaau | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Keaau Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Keaau Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Keaau Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 185.
- •Keaau Middle School is a public school while Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a charter 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 Keaau Middle School better than Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
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 Keaau Middle School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keaau Middle School: 696. Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keaau Middle School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Keaau Middle School is 37th of 42 and Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).