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Iao Intermediate School

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Iao Intermediate School ranks 45 th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 84 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Iao Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Wailuku, Hawaii, serving around 950 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the district as a whole performs well, Iao Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Hawaii middle schools, typically between 38-58 out of 70-89 schools. Its SchoolDigger rating has been 2-3 stars out of 5 in recent years, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also below the state averages, with only around 50% of students proficient in ELA, 29% in Math, and 30% in Science. Additionally, Iao Intermediate School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 37% in the 2024-2025 school year.

Interestingly, Maui Waena Intermediate School, located just 1.23 miles away, consistently outperforms Iao Intermediate across various metrics, including statewide ranking, academic proficiency, and chronic absenteeism. This proximity and the performance differences between the two schools suggest that location and school-level factors may play a significant role in student outcomes. Additionally, the nearby Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School and Lahaina Intermediate School have slightly higher per-student spending compared to Iao Intermediate, which could be a contributing factor to the performance differences.

893

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,155

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793

(808) 984-5610

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Iao Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Feeder schools for Iao Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Waihee Elementary School
	Wailuku Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

32.0%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

21.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2016)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

45^th of 84

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 40Middle Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	45 of 84	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.5	38 of 89	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.5	44 of 73	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.7	49 of 72	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	44 of 73	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	48 of 70	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.8	46 of 67	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	18.0	58 of 82	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.8	52 of 73	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.6	31 of 72	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	18.6	66 of 76	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.8	64 of 73	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.5	54 of 71	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.0	55 of 65	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.0	45 of 68	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	27.8	31 of 46	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.2	42 of 71	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.8	42 of 69	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	60.2	19 of 71	73.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	24 of 55	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.4	35 of 87	59.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	13.5	44 of 52	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.6	49 of 81	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	47.3	38 of 68	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	15.3	45 of 52	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.3	64 of 81	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	26 of 59	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	49 of 89	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	25.7	49 of 74	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.3	36 of 86	58.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2024)73rd percentile+16 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2025)56th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2024)44th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)34th percentile-13 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)15th percentile-31 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)13th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%

Science33%

Mathematics30%

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Schools Near Iao Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iao Intermediate School	Public	6-8	260 S Market St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5610	893	60	14.8	52.1%	45 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	201 (22.5%)	164 (18.4%)	2 (0.2%)	286 (32.0%)	194 (21.7%)	30.5	45^th of 84 public middle schools	46.4%		39.5	38^th of 89 public middle schools	57.3%	7	33.0	48.0	30.0	$15,155	$1,557	$13,598
Maui Waena Intermediate School	Public	6-8	795 Onehee Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3070	1,015	69	14.7	48.7%	40 (3.9%)	4 (0.4%)	161 (15.9%)	475 (46.8%)	1 (0.1%)	216 (21.3%)	118 (11.6%)	41.8	30^th of 84 public middle schools	64.3%		36.4	40^th of 89 public middle schools	55.1%	10	42.0	52.0	34.0	$15,404	$1,549	$13,855
Lokelani Intermediate School	Public	6-8	1401 Liloa Dr	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 875-6800	486	36	13.5	53.7%	90 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	141 (29.0%)	98 (20.2%)	2 (0.4%)	78 (16.0%)	76 (15.6%)	18.8	56^th of 84 public middle schools	33.3%		24.2	55^th of 89 public middle schools	38.2%	1	29.0	38.0	25.0	$16,430	$1,486	$14,944
Lahaina Intermediate School	Public	6-8	871 Lahainaluna Rd	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-3965	449	41	10.9	62.1%	54 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (18.9%)	154 (34.3%)	2 (0.4%)	81 (18.0%)	72 (16.0%)	13.3	65^th of 84 public middle schools	22.6%		15	69^th of 89 public middle schools	22.5%	4	18.0	38.0	21.0	$15,891	$1,632	$14,259
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School	Public	6-8	120 Makani Rd	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8735	944	67	14.0	55.6%	162 (17.2%)	3 (0.3%)	258 (27.3%)	58 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	236 (25.0%)	226 (23.9%)	24	50^th of 84 public middle schools	40.5%		31.3	44^th of 89 public middle schools	50.6%	6	26.0	44.0	30.0	$16,536	$1,695	$14,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Iao Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Iao Intermediate School?

Students at Iao Intermediate School are 32% Pacific Islander, 23% Hispanic, 22% Two or more races, 18% Asian, 5% White.

What high school do graduates of Iao Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Iao Intermediate School usually go on to attend Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

How many students attend Iao Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 893 students attended Iao Intermediate School.

Is Iao Intermediate School a good school?

Iao Intermediate School ranks 45^th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Iao Intermediate School in?

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