Ilima Intermediate School

Summary:

Ilima Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 615 students. 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.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Moanalua Middle School and Highlands Intermediate School, Ilima Intermediate School has lower academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts was 45%, compared to 74% at Moanalua Middle School and 61% at Highlands Intermediate School. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics was 26%, compared to 55% at Moanalua Middle School and 52% at Highlands Intermediate School. Ilima Intermediate School also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools.

However, Ilima Intermediate School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools like Moanalua Middle School (15.9) and Highlands Intermediate School (13.8). Additionally, Ilima Intermediate School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.01% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby high-performing schools. The school's proximity to Ewa Makai Middle School, which has a higher academic performance and a lower chronic absenteeism rate, could present an opportunity for collaboration and shared best practices to improve student outcomes at Ilima Intermediate School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 91-884 Fort Weaver Rd
       Ewa Beach, HI  96706


(808) 689-1250

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,550 Help


Students who attend Ilima Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    James Campbell High School

Feeder schools for Ilima Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Holomua Elementary School
    Iroquois Point Elementary School
    Kaimiloa Elementary School
    Pohakea Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
35.8%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Pacific Islander:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details Ilima Intermediate School ranks better than 59.6% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 20th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ilima Intermediate School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ilima Intermediate School is $14,550. 35 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ilima Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ilima Intermediate School 36th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Ilima Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ilima Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.36 28th 69 59.4%
2007 57.47 25th 71 64.8%
2008 62.49 13th 46 71.7%
2009 65.36 20th 68 70.6%
2010 57.14 27th 65 58.5%
2011 46.35 38th 71 46.5%
2012 52.87 33rd 73 54.8%
2013 50.17 31st 76 59.2%
2015 49.60 27th 72 62.5%
2016 44.33 36th 73 50.7%
2017 37.68 28th 82 65.9%
2018 48.89 30th 67 55.2%
2019 55.37 29th 70 58.6%
2021 51.39 29th 73 60.3%
2022 53.69 25th 72 65.3%
2023 46.10 34th 73 53.4%
2024 41.20 36th 89 59.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.52 31st 81 61.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.90 17th 89 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.03 59th 87 32.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.96 58th 71 18.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.42 41st 68 39.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.86 33rd 81 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ilima Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.43 35th 86 59.3%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, October 12, 2019

Open Quote My child is currently a 7th grader at Ilima Intermediate school. She easily transitioned from elementary into Middle School. The school prepared her by having Orientations and School visits while she was in 6th grade. Also, during the summer, she participated in their summer program and got to learn about drama. I get regular updates on my daughter's progress at school through the infinite campus app. The teachers also communicate and send reminders through Remind. I like that my daughter's teachers are available after-school to provide her help when she needs it. She makes use of their tutoring hours and shared that her teachers are very patient. They have helped her understand concepts she has difficulty with. The school offers a variety of clubs. My daughter is in the dance club. She was very excited that her club was featured in the Honolulu Police Departments Dance Challenge video. Another activity my daughter enjoys is having flag football during her advisory class. This allows her to have fun and create new friendships. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Open Quote This school provides a well-rounded experience that addresses the whole child. I encourage anyone who has any doubts to meet with the school's administration, teachers, staff or students. Talk about aloha and ohana.... This is the place to send your child in Ewa Beach hands down, bar none. My family trusts this school. Why?Their teachers care and give it their very best. They know who they are and what they can do to inspire your child to learn both in and outside of the classroom setting. You want your child to learn how to be adaptive and be a lifelong learner? Be sure to check out Ilima! #IlimaWay Close Quote


by a principal
Friday, July 14, 2017

Open Quote Ilima Intermediate School is not just a school. It's a place where educators gather, learn and inspire your children to learn about and refine their innate gifts and talents. Our staff continues to live and breathe teamwork and perseverance for the ultimate benefit of our students' academic, personal, social, and civic growth. They are our "why." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ilima Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 19 671 28 n/a n/a n/a 0 948
1989 198 35 669 30 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1990 218 26 692 29 4 n/a n/a 0 969
1991 237 36 681 34 5 n/a n/a 0 993
1992 267 31 652 53 7 n/a n/a 0 1010
1993 236 32 645 58 8 n/a n/a -1 978
1994 276 22 656 55 7 n/a n/a 0 1016
1995 247 46 847 67 6 n/a n/a -1 1212
1996 247 46 847 67 6 n/a n/a -1 1212
1997 255 53 955 62 3 n/a n/a -6 1322
1998 289 55 1008 55 5 n/a n/a 0 1412
1999 273 43 1029 64 7 n/a n/a 0 1416
2000 159 27 706 36 2 n/a n/a 0 930
2001 160 22 736 39 2 n/a n/a 0 959
2002 187 37 889 46 2 n/a n/a 0 1161
2003 187 37 889 46 2 n/a n/a 0 1161
2004 196 33 941 53 2 n/a n/a 0 1225
2005 178 31 990 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
2006 168 27 951 52 3 n/a n/a 0 1201
2007 174 35 944 55 4 n/a n/a 0 1212
2008 186 42 1011 56 7 n/a n/a 0 1302
2009 191 56 1050 62 8 n/a n/a 0 1367
2010 192 47 1039 53 6 n/a n/a 0 1337
2011 68 22 380 18 0 212 77 0 777
2012 53 18 345 31 1 228 61 0 737
2013 58 28 395 43 3 259 56 0 842
2014 82 26 405 55 2 260 57 0 887
2015 62 30 357 67 0 249 50 0 815
2016 75 25 384 85 2 250 52 0 873
2017 73 25 393 86 4 251 54 0 886
2018 67 21 405 96 5 221 55 0 870
2019 56 28 386 136 5 197 67 0 875
2020 49 19 365 160 1 150 111 0 855
2021 54 18 359 149 0 136 117 0 833
2022 51 19 254 120 0 106 97 0 647
2023 42 15 220 123 0 114 101 0 615

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ilima Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 53.5 17.7 17.7
1989 936 48.0 19.5 15.4
1990 969 53.0 18.2 12.1
1991 993 53.0 18.7 17.5
1992 1010 55.5 18.1 11
1993 978 56.5 17.3 18.2
1994 1016 60.0 16.9 10.6
1995 1212 66.0 18.4 9.9
1996 1212 66.0 18.4 9.9
1997 1322 73.0 18.1 25.6
1998 1412 80.5 17.5 26.5
1999 1416 83.0 17.1 39.8
2000 930 59.0 15.8 45.2
2001 959 58.0 16.5 50.6
2002 1161 64.0 18.1 50.6
2003 1161 64.0 18.1 50.6
2004 1225 69.0 17.8 38.5
2005 1257 74.0 17.0 46
2006 1201 75.0 16.0 45.9
2007 1212 72.0 16.8 47.9
2008 1302 81.0 16.1 37.2
2009 1367 85.0 16.1 41
2010 1337 84.0 15.9 42.6
2011 777 48.0 16.1 52.6
2012 737 50.0 14.7 56.6
2013 842 48.0 17.5 53
2014 887 56.0 15.8 50.6
2015 815 51.0 15.9 51.8
2016 873 54.0 16.1 51
2017 886 57.0 15.5 49.7
2018 870 55.0 15.8 50.5
2019 875 55.0 15.9 48.1
2020 855 51.0 16.7 46.7
2021 833 53.0 15.7 54.1
2022 647 53.0 12.2 51.3
2023 615 45.0 13.6 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ilima Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 53.5 17.7 17.7
1989 936 48.0 19.5 15.4
1990 969 53.0 18.2 12.1
1991 993 53.0 18.7 17.5
1992 1010 55.5 18.1 11
1993 978 56.5 17.3 18.2
1994 1016 60.0 16.9 10.6
1995 1212 66.0 18.4 9.9
1996 1212 66.0 18.4 9.9
1997 1322 73.0 18.1 25.6
1998 1412 80.5 17.5 26.5
1999 1416 83.0 17.1 39.8
2000 930 59.0 15.8 45.2
2001 959 58.0 16.5 50.6
2002 1161 64.0 18.1 50.6
2003 1161 64.0 18.1 50.6
2004 1225 69.0 17.8 38.5
2005 1257 74.0 17.0 46
2006 1201 75.0 16.0 45.9
2007 1212 72.0 16.8 47.9
2008 1302 81.0 16.1 37.2
2009 1367 85.0 16.1 41
2010 1337 84.0 15.9 42.6
2011 777 48.0 16.1 52.6
2012 737 50.0 14.7 56.6
2013 842 48.0 17.5 53
2014 887 56.0 15.8 50.6
2015 815 51.0 15.9 51.8
2016 873 54.0 16.1 51
2017 886 57.0 15.5 49.7
2018 870 55.0 15.8 50.5
2019 875 55.0 15.9 48.1
2020 855 51.0 16.7 46.7
2021 833 53.0 15.7 54.1
2022 647 53.0 12.2 51.3
2023 615 45.0 13.6 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ilima Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,293 (8.9%) $13,257 (91.1%) $14,550

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ilima Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 73 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ilima Intermediate School)5041
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ilima Intermediate School)3925
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ilima Intermediate School)5050
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ilima Intermediate School)3826
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ilima Intermediate School)5045
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ilima Intermediate School)3926
 13%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875615
 29.7%
African American2815
 46.4%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian386220
 43%
Hispanic136123
 9.6%
Pacific Islander197114
 42.1%
White5642
 25%
Two or More Races67101
 50.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%53%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ilima Intermediate School

Students at Ilima Intermediate School are 36% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 19% Pacific Islander, 16% Two or more races, 7% White, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Ilima Intermediate School.

Students who attend Ilima Intermediate School usually go on to attend James Campbell High School

Ilima Intermediate School ranks 36th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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