Summary:
The city of Lahaina, Hawaii is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. While the district is highly ranked statewide, the schools in Lahaina show varying levels of performance, with King Kamehameha III Elementary School standing out as the top-performing school in the area.
King Kamehameha III Elementary School boasts the highest test scores among the elementary schools, with 57% proficiency in English Language Arts and 50% proficiency in Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 24% for the same year. In contrast, Lahainaluna High School has relatively low test scores, with only 30% proficiency in English Language Arts and 5% in Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year, despite having a relatively high graduation rate of 87%.
The data also reveals significant variations in other key metrics, such as chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 24% to 36% and free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 43.5% to 54.95%. These factors may contribute to the inconsistent performance of the schools in Lahaina, as they suggest challenges related to attendance and socioeconomic status. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for the district and individual schools to address these areas of concern to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students in the Lahaina community.
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