King David Kalakaua Middle School vs Kulia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students
| Measure | King David Kalakaua Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kulia Academy Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 42 | #10 of 42 |
| National rank | #7749 of 15,369 | #3998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 900 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kulia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 49.5).
- •Kulia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 64.2%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 32.7).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 98.
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School is a public school while Kulia Academy 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 King David Kalakaua Middle School better than Kulia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kulia Academy ranks higher (67.0 vs 49.5 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 King David Kalakaua Middle School and Kulia Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King David Kalakaua Middle School: 900. Kulia Academy: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King David Kalakaua Middle School and Kulia Academy rank in Hawaii?
King David Kalakaua Middle School is 21st of 42 and Kulia Academy is 10th of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).