Mauka Lani Elementary School vs Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students
| Measure | Mauka Lani Elementary School Kapolei, Hawaii | Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 182 | #40 of 41 |
| National rank | #18476 of 50,301 | #14200 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 549 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 9% |
| city | Kapolei | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mauka Lani Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 25.9).
- •Mauka Lani Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 9%).
- •Mauka Lani Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Mauka Lani Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 67.9%).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.8).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 549.
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 Mauka Lani Elementary School better than Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Mauka Lani Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 25.9 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 Mauka Lani Elementary School and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Kapolei and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mauka Lani Elementary School: 549. Nanakuli High & Intermediate School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mauka Lani Elementary School and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Mauka Lani Elementary School is 81st of 182 and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 40th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).