Kekaha Elementary School vs Waimea Canyon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kekaha Elementary School
Kekaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Waimea Canyon Middle School
Waimea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Kekaha Elementary School Kekaha, Hawaii | Waimea Canyon Middle School Waimea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 182 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank | #33429 of 50,301 | #10375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Kekaha | Waimea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.8 vs 37.5).
- •Kekaha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 58.6%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 333.
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 Kekaha Elementary School 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 Kekaha Elementary School and Waimea Canyon Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kekaha and Waimea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kekaha Elementary School: 333. Waimea Canyon Middle School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kekaha Elementary School and Waimea Canyon Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kekaha Elementary School is 142nd of 182 and Waimea Canyon Middle School is 34th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).