Summary:
The city of Kahului, Hawaii is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Pomaikai Elementary and Maui High School standing out as the top-performing institutions in the area.
Pomaikai Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top 54 elementary schools in Hawaii and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66.33%), Mathematics (62.59%), and Science (56.52%) compared to the other schools, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 21%. Maui High School is another high-performer, ranking among the top 15-17 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65%) and the second-highest in Biology I (38%), along with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84%.
The remaining schools in Kahului show more average performance, with varying levels of proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and spending per student. The elementary schools, in particular, have a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 27.18% at Pomaikai Elementary to 63.7% at Lihikai Elementary, suggesting differing levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the performance and characteristics of the schools in Kahului, with the standout schools offering insights into effective practices and the variation across the other schools highlighting the complexity of factors that contribute to academic success.
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