Maui Waena Intermediate School vs Waihee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.3 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
Waihee Elementary School
Wailuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii | Waihee Elementary School Wailuku, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 42 | #114 of 182 |
| National rank | #7754 of 15,369 | #25533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Kahului | Wailuku |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.5 vs 49.5).
- •Waihee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 572.
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 Waihee Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maui Waena Intermediate School and Waihee Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Kahului and Wailuku in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Waihee Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maui Waena Intermediate School and Waihee Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 and Waihee Elementary School is 114th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).