Makaha Elementary School vs Pearl Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Makaha Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
| Measure | Makaha Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii | Pearl Ridge Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 182 | #28 of 182 |
| National rank | #42311 of 50,301 | #5869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 409 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 69% |
| city | Waianae | Aiea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 24.0).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 17%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 21%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 79.2%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.1).
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 Makaha Elementary School better than Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 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 Makaha Elementary School and Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Aiea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Makaha Elementary School: 409. Pearl Ridge Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Makaha Elementary School and Pearl Ridge Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Makaha Elementary School is 179th of 182 and Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 28th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).