Maili Elementary School vs Makaha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maili Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
609 students
Makaha Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
| Measure | Maili Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii | Makaha Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 182 | #179 of 182 |
| National rank | #37893 of 50,301 | #42311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 609 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maili Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 24.0).
- •Maili Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Maili Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Maili Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 79.2%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Maili Elementary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 409.
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 Maili Elementary School better than Makaha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maili Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 24.0 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 Maili Elementary School and Makaha Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maili Elementary School: 609. Makaha Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maili Elementary School and Makaha Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Maili Elementary School is 164th of 182 and Makaha Elementary School is 179th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).