Waipahu Intermediate School

Summary:

Waipahu Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Waipahu, Hawaii, with a diverse student population of 1,084. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Waipahu Intermediate School has shown mixed academic performance compared to other middle schools in Hawaii, with its ranking and star rating fluctuating over the years. While the school ranks highly for Hispanic and Asian students, its performance is lower for African American, Pacific Islander, and White students. The school also faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Waipahu Intermediate School serves a lower-income community, with 59.13% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher percentage than nearby schools like Mililani Middle School (19.94%) and Aliamanu Middle School (26.45%).

Despite these challenges, Waipahu Intermediate School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian and Pacific Islander students, is also a unique aspect that sets it apart from some of the neighboring schools. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance challenges, as well as supporting the specific needs of its diverse student subgroups, could be key focus areas for the school's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 94-455 Farrington Hwy
       Waipahu, HI  96797


(808) 675-0177

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 89 Hawaii Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,691 Help


Students who attend Waipahu Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Waipahu High School

Feeder schools for Waipahu Intermediate School:

Elementary:    August Ahrens Elementary School
    Honowai Elementary School
    Kaleiopuu Elementary School
    Waikele Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,084

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.6%
Pacific Islander:
21.0%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Waipahu Intermediate School ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 17th 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 48.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Waipahu 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 Waipahu Intermediate School is $15,691, which is the 19th highest among 40 middle schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waipahu Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waipahu Intermediate School 30th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Waipahu 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 Waipahu Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.95 33rd 69 52.2%
2007 47.47 32nd 71 54.9%
2008 38.56 26th 46 43.5%
2009 48.20 34th 68 50.0%
2010 43.79 38th 65 41.5%
2011 41.77 43rd 71 39.4%
2012 38.13 44th 73 39.7%
2013 41.58 44th 76 42.1%
2015 34.04 46th 72 36.1%
2016 34.50 48th 73 34.2%
2017 30.60 40th 82 51.2%
2018 34.94 42nd 67 37.3%
2019 45.25 37th 70 47.1%
2021 50.02 31st 73 57.5%
2022 63.29 20th 72 72.2%
2023 55.05 25th 73 65.8%
2024 48.90 30th 89 66.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.28 37th 81 54.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.89 48th 89 46.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.39 26th 87 70.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.91 49th 71 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.27 12th 68 82.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.69 54th 81 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Waipahu Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.31 55th 86 36.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Waipahu Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 69 16 830 22 4 n/a n/a 0 941
1989 54 11 871 27 2 n/a n/a 0 965
1990 50 15 844 22 1 n/a n/a 0 932
1991 56 18 861 14 2 n/a n/a 0 951
1992 95 13 823 42 3 n/a n/a 0 976
1993 105 13 913 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1069
1994 102 24 990 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1157
1995 90 25 1068 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1235
1996 90 25 1068 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1235
1997 55 15 18 54 5 n/a n/a 1091 1238
1998 85 20 1087 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1229
1999 90 15 1040 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1179
2000 88 19 1029 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1173
2001 89 21 1047 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1192
2002 90 11 1170 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1307
2003 90 11 1170 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1307
2004 86 16 1241 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1378
2005 92 18 1223 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1361
2006 97 12 1186 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1320
2007 109 10 1128 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1267
2008 102 19 1163 18 4 n/a n/a 0 1306
2009 88 19 1141 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1273
2010 93 19 1101 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
2011 23 16 820 19 3 309 43 0 1233
2012 23 15 786 32 4 334 43 0 1237
2013 25 9 819 35 4 353 44 0 1289
2014 24 10 835 34 0 368 43 0 1314
2015 15 10 841 33 2 332 48 0 1281
2016 15 12 883 33 5 334 57 0 1339
2017 15 7 860 35 5 346 46 0 1314
2018 15 6 804 53 1 360 55 0 1294
2019 18 7 784 81 1 300 84 0 1275
2020 13 4 801 129 0 283 119 0 1349
2021 8 6 738 136 0 256 145 0 1289
2022 9 6 615 113 0 214 118 0 1075
2023 8 6 614 111 0 228 117 0 1084

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 Waipahu Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 941 55.6 16.9 37.4
1989 965 52.0 18.5 37.1
1990 932 55.5 16.7 20.6
1991 951 56.0 16.9 25.3
1992 976 59.0 16.5 19
1993 1069 64.0 16.7 22.8
1994 1157 66.0 17.5 15.4
1995 1235 67.0 18.4 16.9
1996 1235 67.0 18.4 16.9
1997 1238 71.9 17.2 344.9
1998 1229 71.5 17.2 37.3
1999 1179 68.0 17.3 55.6
2000 1173 69.5 16.9 57.3
2001 1192 72.5 16.4 60.1
2002 1307 81.0 16.1 59.8
2003 1307 81.0 16.1 59.8
2004 1378 83.0 16.6 57.3
2005 1361 85.0 16.0 57.5
2006 1320 83.0 15.9 56.7
2007 1267 79.0 16.0 58
2008 1306 79.0 16.5 51.5
2009 1273 79.0 16.1 55.5
2010 1230 79.0 15.5 52.6
2011 1233 77.0 16.0 56.9
2012 1237 79.0 15.6 61.6
2013 1289 79.0 16.3 63.8
2014 1314 84.0 15.6 59.3
2015 1281 78.0 16.4 61.9
2016 1339 83.0 16.1 59.4
2017 1314 81.0 16.2 56.2
2018 1294 81.0 15.9 57.7
2019 1275 80.0 15.9 53.9
2020 1349 81.0 16.6 53.5
2021 1289 78.0 16.5 54.5
2022 1075 78.0 13.7 57.6
2023 1084 77.0 14.0 59.1

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 Waipahu Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 941 55.6 16.9 37.4
1989 965 52.0 18.5 37.1
1990 932 55.5 16.7 20.6
1991 951 56.0 16.9 25.3
1992 976 59.0 16.5 19
1993 1069 64.0 16.7 22.8
1994 1157 66.0 17.5 15.4
1995 1235 67.0 18.4 16.9
1996 1235 67.0 18.4 16.9
1997 1238 71.9 17.2 344.9
1998 1229 71.5 17.2 37.3
1999 1179 68.0 17.3 55.6
2000 1173 69.5 16.9 57.3
2001 1192 72.5 16.4 60.1
2002 1307 81.0 16.1 59.8
2003 1307 81.0 16.1 59.8
2004 1378 83.0 16.6 57.3
2005 1361 85.0 16.0 57.5
2006 1320 83.0 15.9 56.7
2007 1267 79.0 16.0 58
2008 1306 79.0 16.5 51.5
2009 1273 79.0 16.1 55.5
2010 1230 79.0 15.5 52.6
2011 1233 77.0 16.0 56.9
2012 1237 79.0 15.6 61.6
2013 1289 79.0 16.3 63.8
2014 1314 84.0 15.6 59.3
2015 1281 78.0 16.4 61.9
2016 1339 83.0 16.1 59.4
2017 1314 81.0 16.2 56.2
2018 1294 81.0 15.9 57.7
2019 1275 80.0 15.9 53.9
2020 1349 81.0 16.6 53.5
2021 1289 78.0 16.5 54.5
2022 1075 78.0 13.7 57.6
2023 1084 77.0 14.0 59.1

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 Waipahu Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,517 (9.7%) $14,174 (90.3%) $15,691

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waipahu Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 25th of 73 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waipahu Intermediate School)4750
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waipahu Intermediate School)3335
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waipahu Intermediate School)4744
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waipahu Intermediate School)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waipahu Intermediate School)4747
All Grades Mathematics (Waipahu Intermediate School)3331
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12751084
 15%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian784614
 21.7%
Hispanic81111
 37%
Pacific Islander300228
 24%
White188
 55.6%
Two or More Races84117
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%59.1%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waipahu Intermediate School

Students at Waipahu Intermediate School are 57% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Students who attend Waipahu Intermediate School usually go on to attend Waipahu High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,084 students attended Waipahu Intermediate School.

Waipahu Intermediate School ranks 30th of 89 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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