Kua o ka La - NCPCS vs Waiakea Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii | Waiakea Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #20 of 42 |
| National rank | – | #7510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 185 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.6).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 185.
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a charter school while Waiakea Intermediate School is a public 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 Kua o ka La - NCPCS better than Waiakea Intermediate 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 Kua o ka La - NCPCS and Waiakea Intermediate School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Waiakea Intermediate School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kua o ka La - NCPCS and Waiakea Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked and Waiakea Intermediate School is 20th of 42 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).