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Aliamanu Middle School

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Aliamanu Middle School ranks 11 th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 85 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 87% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Aliamanu Middle School is a grades 7–8 school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 755 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, making it a medium-to-large middle school for the area.

By statewide measures, Aliamanu is a strong and consistent performer. In 2025–2026 it ranked 11th of 85 Hawaii middle schools — the 87th percentile — with a 4-star rating, and it has placed among the top fifth of the state for most of the past decade. On 2025–2026 tests, 61% of students were proficient in English language arts, 46% in math, and 57% in science. Science is the bright spot: proficiency climbed from 47% the year before, putting Aliamanu above the nearby average and level with Highlands Intermediate School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School at 57%. Math, by contrast, has stayed between 43% and 47.61% for four years and is the school's lowest core subject.

Locally, Aliamanu is strong but not the top choice: among 10 nearby middle schools it ranks 4th, behind Kulia Academy, Moanalua Middle School, and Highlands Intermediate School. Moanalua Middle School is the closest comparison — similar size, same grades, and a nearly identical student–teacher ratio — yet it outperforms Aliamanu by about 14 points in ELA and 15 points in both math and science. Chronic absenteeism at Aliamanu rose to 15.0% in 2024–2025, better than the nearby average of roughly 17.2% but above Moanalua Middle School (10%) and Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School (12%). Meanwhile, 28.74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, well below the nearby average of about 45.7%, and class sizes are larger than at several peers, with a 15.1 student–teacher ratio. Results also vary across student groups: the school ranks highly for low-income and special education students, whose outcomes improved sharply in recent years — evidence the school can raise performance when it targets a group.

755

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

28.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818

(808) 421-4100

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Aliamanu Middle School usually attend:

High:

Admiral Arthur W Radford High School

Feeder schools for Aliamanu Middle School:

Elementary:	Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
	Aliamanu Elementary School
	Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
	Makalapa Elementary School
	More...
	Mokulele Elementary School
	Pearl Harbor Elementary School
	Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

27.3%

Asian:

20.8%

Hispanic:

19.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Hawaii middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

11^th of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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
2026	68.7	11 of 85	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	61.9	17 of 84	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	19 of 89	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	10 of 73	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	9 of 72	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	87.4	6 of 73	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	72.6	17 of 70	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.0	17 of 67	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	61.1	15 of 82	81.7%	★★★★☆
2016	48.8	32 of 73	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.7	37 of 72	48.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.2	19 of 76	75.0%	★★★★☆
2012	63.8	21 of 73	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	63.3	21 of 71	70.4%	★★★★☆
2010	67.6	16 of 65	75.4%	★★★★☆
2009	65.9	19 of 68	72.1%	★★★★☆
2008	58.2	17 of 46	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.8	15 of 71	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	71.0	15 of 69	78.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	9 of 17	47.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	9 of 15	40.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.8	42 of 71	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	26.0	39 of 56	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.6	35 of 55	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.9	41 of 87	52.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	15 of 48	68.8%	★★★★☆
2025	21.8	33 of 52	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.5	22 of 81	72.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	73.8	5 of 22	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.7	7 of 20	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	21 of 68	69.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	12 of 84	85.7%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	18 of 53	66.0%	★★★★☆
2025	50.8	16 of 52	69.2%	★★★★☆
2024	41.3	35 of 81	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	8 of 63	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	41.3	20 of 59	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.6	61 of 89	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	5 of 75	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	56.9	18 of 74	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	64.4	18 of 86	79.1%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2026)93rd percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)69th percentile-18 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)66th percentile-21 vs school

African American (2026)47th percentile-40 vs school

Asian (2026)30th percentile-57 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts61%

Science57%

Mathematics46%

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Administration, Faculty and Staff are 100 dedicated to inspiring and empowering the kids as they navigate through the difficulties of adolescence. Changes to the previous culture, in that school has been a pleasure to witness. 3 Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Aliamanu Middle School	Public	7-8	3271 Salt Lake Blvd	Honolulu	96818	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 421-4100	755	50	15.1	28.7%	206 (27.3%)	55 (7.3%)	148 (19.6%)	157 (20.8%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.2%)	125 (16.6%)	68.7	11^th of 85 public middle schools	87.1%		61.9	17^th of 84 public middle schools	79.8%	6	57.0	61.0	46.0	$15,871	$1,360	$14,511
Moanalua Middle School	Public	7-8	1289 Mahiole St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 831-7850	768	50	15.5	24.2%	101 (13.2%)	30 (3.9%)	125 (16.3%)	286 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.2%)	163 (21.2%)	90.3	2^nd of 85 public middle schools	97.6%		90.8	2^nd of 84 public middle schools	97.6%		72.0	75.0	61.0	$14,589	$1,108	$13,481
Kulia Academy	Public, Charter	6-7	2340 Omilo Lane	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 551-1413	98	4	28.0	24.5%	4 (4.1%)	3 (3.1%)	16 (16.3%)	28 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (20.4%)	27 (27.6%)	98.7	1^st of 85 public middle schools	98.8%					(n/a)		84.0	87.0
Aiea Intermediate School	Public	7-8	99-600 Kulawea St	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7230	470	37	12.7	52.1%	40 (8.5%)	9 (1.9%)	69 (14.7%)	140 (29.8%)	2 (0.4%)	125 (26.6%)	85 (18.1%)	60.3	16^th of 85 public middle schools	81.2%		54.9	21^st of 84 public middle schools	75.0%	5	41.0	61.0	50.0	$17,783	$2,151	$15,632
King David Kalakaua Middle School	Public	6-8	821 Kalihi St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3130	900	64	14.0	64.2%	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.6%)	560 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	228 (25.3%)	68 (7.6%)	36.5	39^th of 85 public middle schools	54.1%		41.3	32^nd of 84 public middle schools	61.9%	7	37.0	46.0	37.0	$15,015	$1,624	$13,391
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School	Public	6-8	1803 Kam IV Rd	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3340	564	45	12.5	75.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)	164 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	300 (53.2%)	64 (11.3%)	16.1	61^st of 85 public middle schools	28.2%		19.2	55^th of 84 public middle schools	34.5%	6	23.0	41.0	19.0	$17,290	$2,203	$15,087
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability	Public, Charter	6-8	1728 Nuuanu Ave	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 677-3377	177	17	10.4	7.3%	38 (21.5%)	1 (0.6%)	29 (16.4%)	37 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.5%)	57 (32.2%)	67.6	12^th of 85 public middle schools	85.9%		80.7	6^th of 84 public middle schools	92.9%	6	61.0	66.0	37.0	$9,648	$1,021	$8,627
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School	Public	6-8	1302 Queen Emma St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4400	354	26	13.6	77.1%	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (11.6%)	73 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (53.7%)	42 (11.9%)	23.2	55^th of 85 public middle schools	35.3%		21.6	54^th of 84 public middle schools	35.7%	1	35.0	40.0	24.0	$17,324	$2,012	$15,312
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School	Public	6-8	49 Funchal St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4430	602	43	14.0	57.1%	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (13.6%)	287 (47.7%)	1 (0.2%)	122 (20.3%)	102 (16.9%)	65.1	13^th of 85 public middle schools	84.7%		62.5	15^th of 84 public middle schools	82.1%	2	57.0	59.0	43.0	$15,554	$1,560	$13,994
Highlands Intermediate School	Public	7-8	1460 Hoolaulea St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6480	824	58	14.2	32.2%	26 (3.2%)	5 (0.6%)	136 (16.5%)	286 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (17.7%)	225 (27.3%)	82.7	7^th of 85 public middle schools	91.8%		75	11^th of 84 public middle schools	86.9%	4	57.0	71.0	61.0	$15,658	$1,203	$14,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Aliamanu Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Aliamanu Middle School?

Students at Aliamanu Middle School are 27% White, 21% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% African American.

What district is Aliamanu Middle School in?

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What high school do graduates of Aliamanu Middle School attend?

Students who attend Aliamanu Middle School usually go on to attend Admiral Arthur W Radford High School

Is Aliamanu Middle School a good school?

Aliamanu Middle School ranks 11^th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Aliamanu Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 755 students attended Aliamanu Middle School.

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