Lokelani Intermediate School vs Waimea Canyon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 360 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
Waimea Canyon Middle School
Waimea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Lokelani Intermediate School Kihei, Hawaii | Waimea Canyon Middle School Waimea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 42 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank | #5989 of 15,369 | #10375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 25% |
| city | Kihei | Waimea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lokelani Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 37.5).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Waimea Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Lokelani Intermediate School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 467.
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 Waimea Canyon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lokelani Intermediate School ranks higher (57.6 vs 37.5 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 Waimea Canyon Middle School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Kihei and Waimea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lokelani Intermediate School: 486. Waimea Canyon Middle School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lokelani Intermediate School and Waimea Canyon Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Lokelani Intermediate School is 16th of 42 and Waimea Canyon Middle School is 34th of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).