SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

15%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

18%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Kau High & Pahala Elementary School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

9%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

10%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

9%
30%

ELA Proficiency

25%
46%

Science Proficiency

10%
32%

HI Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

70%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

3%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

1

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

2%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

2%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
2%

HI Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

49.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

39.49 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$53,061

HI Average: $107,532

Unemployment Rate

13.2%

HI Average: 5.2%

Median Home value

$281,704

HI Average: $821,826

Median Rent

$1,265 /mo

HI Average: $2,168

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

90.6%

HI Average: 92.8%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

12:1

HI Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

41

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$87,617

Average for all teachers in Hawaii Department Of Education

Student to Counselor Ratio

176:1

HI Average: 282:1

Number of Support Staff

3

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

98%

HI Average: 95%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

89%

HI Average: 89%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

61

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

8

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1560

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

3

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

3

Disability-Based

1

Religion-Based

1

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$10317 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$8.21

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

10%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

15%

Black

1%

Latino

10%

Multiracial

10%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

54%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

88%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

22%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

23%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

45%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

14%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Other Schools Nearest to Kau High & Pahala Elementary School

Explore nearby other schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Konawaena High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 35.5 mi
Pahoa High & Intermediate School

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 40.4 mi
Keaau High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Distance: 40.7 mi
Hilo High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 43.7 mi
Connections - New Century Pcs

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 44.3 mi
Kealakehe High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 46.8 mi
West Hawaii Explorations Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 50.7 mi
Honokaa High & Intermediate School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 60.5 mi
Kohala High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 75.0 mi
Kihei Charter School

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Distance: 123.6 mi