Lokelani Intermediate School vs Maui Waena Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lokelani Intermediate School
Kihei · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Kahului · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Lokelani Intermediate School Kihei, Hawaii | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 42 | #22 of 42 |
| National rank | #5989 of 15,369 | #7754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| city | Kihei | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lokelani Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 49.5).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 53.7%).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 486.
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 Lokelani Intermediate School better than Maui Waena Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Lokelani Intermediate School ranks higher (57.6 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 Lokelani Intermediate School and Maui Waena Intermediate School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Kihei and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lokelani Intermediate School: 486. Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lokelani Intermediate School and Maui Waena Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Lokelani Intermediate School is 16th of 42 and Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).