Keaau Middle School vs Waiakeawaena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.5 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
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students
| Measure | Keaau Middle School Keaau, Hawaii | Waiakeawaena Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 42 | #80 of 182 |
| National rank | #11747 of 15,369 | #18364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 696 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Keaau | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakeawaena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 30.9).
- •Waiakeawaena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Waiakeawaena Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Waiakeawaena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 71.8%).
- •Waiakeawaena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Keaau Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 669.
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 Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiakeawaena Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 30.9 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 Keaau Middle School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keaau Middle School: 696. Waiakeawaena Elementary School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keaau Middle School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Keaau Middle School is 37th of 42 and Waiakeawaena Elementary School is 80th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).