King David Kalakaua Middle School vs Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | King David Kalakaua Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii | Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 42 | #177 of 182 |
| National rank | #7749 of 15,369 | #40784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 900 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 26.4).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 74%).
- •Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •King David Kalakaua Middle School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 384.
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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks higher (49.5 vs 26.4 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
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. Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King David Kalakaua Middle School and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King David Kalakaua Middle School is 21st of 42 and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 177th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).