Lihikai Elementary School vs Maui Waena Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lihikai Elementary School
Kahului · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Kahului · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Lihikai Elementary School Kahului, Hawaii | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 182 | #22 of 42 |
| National rank | #21455 of 50,301 | #7754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Kahului | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lihikai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 49.5).
- •Lihikai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Lihikai Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 61.6%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 632.
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 Lihikai Elementary School better than Maui Waena Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Lihikai Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 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 Lihikai Elementary School and Maui Waena Intermediate School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Kahului and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lihikai Elementary School: 632. Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lihikai Elementary School and Maui Waena Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Lihikai Elementary School is 95th of 182 and Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).