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Momilani Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Momilani Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pearl City, Hawaii, serving 407 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Momilani Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 1% of elementary schools in Hawaii, having been ranked 1st out of 193-207 schools in the state for several years from 2014-2022. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (82% in 2024-2025) and Mathematics (83% in 2024-2025), as well as high proficiency rates in the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) for Science (87% in 2024-2025). In contrast, the nearby Alvah A. Scott Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in these subjects.

Momilani Elementary School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, with only 3.0% in 2024-2025 and 5.9% in 2023-2024, which are well below the state average. The school serves a diverse student population and has maintained its exceptional performance over the years, suggesting a strong and stable educational environment that effectively supports student learning and achievement.

412

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,779

Per pupil spending ?

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782

(808) 453-6444

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Momilani Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Highlands Intermediate School
High:	Pearl City High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.7%

Two or more races:

32.5%

Hispanic:

13.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

3^rd of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 182Elementary 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	3 of 204	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	5 of 207	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	1 of 195	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	1 of 193	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	98.1	1 of 196	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	1 of 196	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.9	1 of 193	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	97.3	4 of 207	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	96.8	3 of 195	98.5%	★★★★★
2015	96.8	1 of 194	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	88.4	15 of 196	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	93.1	3 of 195	98.5%	★★★★★
2011	95.3	2 of 191	99.0%	★★★★★
2010	94.5	4 of 183	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	97.1	1 of 191	99.5%	★★★★★
2008	98.0	1 of 146	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	95.6	3 of 192	98.4%	★★★★★
2006	98.5	1 of 194	99.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	10 of 125	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	15 of 203	92.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	79.4	60 of 198	69.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	86.4	30 of 165	81.8%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	82.8	39 of 196	80.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	28 of 153	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	90.4	27 of 207	87.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	98.7	1 of 171	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	76.2	57 of 202	71.8%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)92nd percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2024)82nd percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)82nd percentile-17 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)80th percentile-17 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)70th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Science87%

Mathematics83%

English Language Arts82%

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Schools Near Momilani Elementary 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
Momilani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2130 Hookiekie St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6444	412	24	17.5	16.5%	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.6%)	184 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.0%)	134 (32.5%)	97.9	3^rd of 204 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.7	5^th of 207 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	87.0	82.0	83.0	$14,779	$976	$13,803
Palisades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2306 Auhuhu St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6550	356	21	16.9	31.2%	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (23.6%)	79 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (21.9%)	103 (28.9%)	97.3	5^th of 204 public elementary schools	97.5%		96.3	8^th of 207 public elementary schools	96.1%	3	78.0	84.0	85.0	$15,793	$1,100	$14,693
Pearl City Highlands School	Public	PK, KG-6	1419 Waimanalo Home Rd	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6470	515	32	16.3	26.2%	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (16.1%)	216 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.4%)	141 (27.4%)	93.2	15^th of 204 public elementary schools	92.6%		89.9	25^th of 207 public elementary schools	87.9%	10	84.0	71.0	71.0	$14,317	$841	$13,476
Waiau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98-450 Hookanike St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6530	498	34	14.6	49.6%	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	126 (25.3%)	73 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (28.5%)	144 (28.9%)	66.6	83^rd of 204 public elementary schools	59.3%		57.7	96^th of 207 public elementary schools	53.6%	13	52.0	60.0	51.0	$16,633	$1,345	$15,288
Manana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1147 Kumano St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6430	270	21	12.8	34.8%	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	48 (17.8%)	114 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.5%)	70 (25.9%)	95.9	11^th of 204 public elementary schools	94.6%		93.8	16^th of 207 public elementary schools	92.3%	5	79.0	77.0	80.0	$17,645	$1,611	$16,034
Waimalu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98-825 Moanalua Rd	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7210	312	26	12.2	50.0%	8 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	55 (17.6%)	109 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (24.0%)	63 (20.2%)	34.5	137^th of 204 public elementary schools	32.8%		43.1	132^nd of 207 public elementary schools	36.2%	5	23.0	48.0	43.0	$18,370	$1,613	$16,757
Pearl City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 Waimano Home Rd	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6455	396	32	12.3	50.3%	25 (6.3%)	14 (3.5%)	83 (21.0%)	114 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.2%)	100 (25.3%)	79.6	54^th of 204 public elementary schools	73.5%		81.2	48^th of 207 public elementary schools	76.8%	6	62.0	61.0	64.0	$16,325	$1,300	$15,025
Pearl Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98-940 Moanalua Rd	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 483-7250	409	29	14.1	24.0%	21 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (17.4%)	143 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.8%)	134 (32.8%)	81.7	48^th of 204 public elementary schools	76.5%		88.3	31^st of 207 public elementary schools	85.0%	17	58.0	68.0	64.0	$14,945	$904	$14,041
Lehua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	791 Lehua Ave	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6490	248	20	12.4	49.2%	20 (8.1%)	9 (3.6%)	46 (18.5%)	44 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (29.8%)	55 (22.2%)	60.5	93^rd of 204 public elementary schools	54.4%		69.2	81^st of 207 public elementary schools	60.9%	12	67.0	43.0	50.0	$18,424	$1,746	$16,678
Alvah A Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98-1230 Moanalua Rd	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7220	433	30	14.4	48.5%	24 (5.5%)	9 (2.1%)	79 (18.2%)	140 (32.3%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (19.4%)	96 (22.2%)	48.3	110^th of 204 public elementary schools	46.1%		53.3	107^th of 207 public elementary schools	48.3%	3	43.0	50.0	45.0	$15,974	$1,183	$14,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Momilani Elementary School

What district is Momilani Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What schools do graduates of Momilani Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Momilani Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highlands Intermediate School
High : Pearl City High School

Is Momilani Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Momilani Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools.

How many students attend Momilani Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 412 students attended Momilani Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Momilani Elementary School?

Students at Momilani Elementary School are 45% Asian, 33% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 1% White.

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