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Best Schools in 96738, HI
96738, HI has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,263 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 96738 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 96738, HI
The top high schools in 96738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honokaa High & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students
2. Kealakehe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
Best Middle Schools in 96738, HI
The top middle schools in 96738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waimea Middle - Pccs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
2. Kealakehe Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 96738, HI
The top elementary schools in 96738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students
2. Waimea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
3. Kealakehe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 96738, HI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
96738, HI has a total population of 7,528 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 96738, HI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 96738, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 96738, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 96738, HI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 96738, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 96738, HI
How many schools are in 96738, HI?
96738, HI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,263 students in total.
How do schools in 96738 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 96738 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 96738 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 96738?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations