Kulia Academy vs Moanalua Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students
Moanalua Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 7–8
768 students
| Measure | Kulia Academy Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 42 | #1 of 42 |
| National rank | #3998 of 15,369 | #1545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 98 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moanalua Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 67.0).
- •Moanalua Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 24.5%).
- •Moanalua Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 32.7).
- •Moanalua Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 98.
- •Kulia Academy is a charter school while Moanalua Middle 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 Moanalua Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Moanalua Middle School ranks higher (79.6 vs 67.0 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 Moanalua Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kulia Academy: 98. Moanalua Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kulia Academy and Moanalua Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kulia Academy is 10th of 42 and Moanalua Middle School is 1st of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).