Kulia Academy vs Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 76 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Kulia Academy Honolulu, Hawaii | Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 42 | #177 of 182 |
| National rank | #3998 of 15,369 | #40784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 98 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 32.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kulia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 26.4).
- •Kulia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 74%).
- •Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 32.7).
- •Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 98.
- •Kulia Academy is a charter school while Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 Kulia Academy better than Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kulia Academy ranks higher (67.0 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 Kulia Academy and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
About 76 m in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kulia Academy: 98. Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kulia Academy and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kulia Academy is 10th of 42 and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 177th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).