Summary:
The city of Lahaina, Hawaii is home to a single middle school, Lahaina Intermediate School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 49th out of 73 Hawaii middle schools in 2022-2023 to 65th out of 84 in 2024-2025. Lahaina Intermediate School's performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 33.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.41% proficient or better in math in 2023-2024.
The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 52.59% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, the school's performance on standardized tests remains below the state average, raising questions about how the school's resources are being utilized and whether they are being effectively allocated to support student learning.
Overall, the data suggests that Lahaina Intermediate School is facing some significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues, as well as strategies for improvement, would be valuable for the school and the broader Hawaii Department of Education community.
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