Maui Waena Intermediate School vs Puu Kukui Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Kahului · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
Puu Kukui Elementary School
Wailuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii | Puu Kukui Elementary School Wailuku, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 42 | #63 of 182 |
| National rank | #7754 of 15,369 | #13515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Kahului | Wailuku |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puu Kukui Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 49.5).
- •Puu Kukui Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Puu Kukui Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Puu Kukui Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 48.7%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 750.
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 Maui Waena Intermediate School better than Puu Kukui Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Puu Kukui Elementary School ranks higher (66.9 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 Maui Waena Intermediate School and Puu Kukui Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kahului and Wailuku in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Puu Kukui Elementary School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maui Waena Intermediate School and Puu Kukui Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 and Puu Kukui Elementary School is 63rd of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).