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President George Washington Middle School

Q: Is President George Washington Middle School a good school?

President George Washington Middle School ranks 41 st of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 85 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

President George Washington Middle School is a grades 6–8 campus at 1633 South King St in Honolulu, enrolling 578 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the state's single statewide district. For 2025-2026 it ranked 41st of 85 Hawaii middle schools (52nd percentile, 3 stars), with 59.3% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and an unusually favorable student–teacher ratio of 11.1.

Two nearby comparisons are especially useful for parents. Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School serves a nearly identical population — 57.1% free/reduced lunch versus Washington's 59.3% — yet ranks in the 85th percentile, 33 points higher. The gaps: 14 points in English language arts (59% vs. 45%), 5 points in math (43% vs. 38%), 21 points in science (57% vs. 36%), plus absenteeism 5 points lower. Meanwhile King David Kalakaua Middle School (64.2% free/reduced lunch) posts almost the same results as Washington — ELA 46 vs. 45, math 37 vs. 38, science 37 vs. 36 — so Washington's results look typical for its intake, not inevitable. Note that every school in this group with free/reduced lunch under about 25% (Moanalua Middle School, Kaimuki Middle School, Kulia Academy, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability) ranks between the 86th and 99th percentile.

Watch the trends. Washington's percentile has slipped in each of the last five cycles, from 67 down to 52. Math improved (34% to 38%), but ELA fell (49% to 45%) and science fell more (42.6% to 36%), and chronic absenteeism has been essentially flat at about 22%. Most concerning: results for students in special education dropped from the 49th percentile to the 6th percentile with 0 stars in 2025-26. On the positive side, English learners and low-income students rank at the 58th percentile — above the school's own 52nd.

578

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

59.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

(808) 973-0177

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend President George Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kaimuki High School

Feeder schools for President George Washington Middle School:

Elementary:	Ala Wai Elementary School
	King William Lunalilo Elementary School
	President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
	Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

36.0%

Pacific Islander:

33.0%

Two or more races:

14.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

41^st of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 48% (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	35.8	41 of 85	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.8	34 of 84	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.9	34 of 89	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	26 of 73	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	24 of 72	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.9	26 of 73	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.4	40 of 70	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	37 of 67	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.1	32 of 82	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.6	33 of 73	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.9	26 of 72	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.6	45 of 76	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.4	41 of 73	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.6	34 of 71	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.7	26 of 65	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.5	21 of 68	69.1%	★★★★☆
2008	59.0	15 of 46	67.4%	★★★★☆
2007	67.7	16 of 71	77.5%	★★★★☆
2006	74.0	13 of 69	81.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	14.5	14 of 17	17.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	6.4	15 of 15	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	59.1	22 of 71	69.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	32 of 56	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.7	27 of 55	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.1	42 of 87	51.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	31.4	20 of 48	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	27.9	21 of 52	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.1	38 of 81	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	14 of 20	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.5	54 of 68	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	35 of 84	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	24.7	36 of 53	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.5	27 of 52	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.4	51 of 81	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	14.9	59 of 63	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	15.9	50 of 59	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.7	45 of 89	49.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	44.8	31 of 75	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.5	26 of 74	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	30 of 86	65.1%	★★★☆☆

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)59th percentile+7 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)58th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile+7 vs school

Asian (2026)43rd percentile-9 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)32nd percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2025)30th percentile-30 vs school

African American (2026)18th percentile-34 vs school

Special Education (2026)6th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts45%

Mathematics38%

Science36%

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Monday, September 2, 2013

this school treats the student body very well. i would recommend this school to any child looking for a good middle school. 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
President George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	1633 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0177	578	52	11.1	59.3%	18 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	76 (13.1%)	208 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	191 (33.0%)	82 (14.2%)	35.8	41^st of 85 public middle schools	51.8%		39.8	34^th of 84 public middle schools	59.5%	7	36.0	45.0	38.0	$16,359	$1,539	$14,820
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School	Public	6-8	1202 Prospect St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4520	571	36	15.8	43.4%	19 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	68 (11.9%)	232 (40.6%)	1 (0.2%)	128 (22.4%)	121 (21.2%)	62.7	14^th of 85 public middle schools	83.5%		59.9	18^th of 84 public middle schools	78.6%	4	56.0	54.0	46.0	$15,667	$1,382	$14,285
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
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
William P Jarrett Middle School	Public	6-8	1903 Palolo Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4888	283	21	13.4	76.3%	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (11.0%)	40 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	163 (57.6%)	38 (13.4%)	29.5	48^th of 85 public middle schools	43.5%		23.2	51^st of 84 public middle schools	39.3%	3	34.0	46.0	29.0	$19,198	$1,695	$17,503
Kaimuki Middle School	Public	6-8	631 18th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4800	1,019	58	17.7	23.8%	76 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (10.8%)	517 (50.7%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.3%)	259 (25.4%)	88.5	3^rd of 85 public middle schools	96.5%		91.2	1^st of 84 public middle schools	98.8%	2	60.0	77.0	68.0	$15,051	$1,101	$13,950
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about President George Washington Middle School

How many students attend President George Washington Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended President George Washington Middle School.

What district is President George Washington Middle School in?

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What high school do graduates of President George Washington Middle School attend?

Students who attend President George Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Kaimuki High School

Is President George Washington Middle School a good school?

President George Washington Middle School ranks 41^st of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of President George Washington Middle School?

Students at President George Washington Middle School are 36% Asian, 33% Pacific Islander, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 3% White.

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