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Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School

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Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School ranks 13 th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 85 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is a grades 6–8 school at 49 Funchal St in Honolulu's Nuuanu/downtown corridor, serving 602 students within the Hawaii Department of Education, the state's single statewide district.

In 2025–26, Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School ranked 13th of 85 ranked Hawaii middle schools — the 85th percentile, with a 4-star rating. That is not a one-year fluke: the school has earned 4 stars for ten straight years, with percentiles never dropping below 70, and this year's mark is its best in nine years. Test results show 59% of students proficient in English language arts, 43% in math, and 57% in science. The most striking comparison is with Aliamanu Middle School, 4.4 miles away: nearly identical results (ELA 61, math 46, science 57), yet Aliamanu's low-income population is about half the size. Among nearby schools where free/reduced lunch is 50% or higher — King David Kalakaua Middle School, President George Washington Middle School, Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School, and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School — Kawananakoa leads each one in ELA, math, science, and attendance.

About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, up from roughly 52% two years ago, while chronic absenteeism improved to 17% — still roughly 1 in 6 students. The student–teacher ratio is 14:1, and per-student spending is $15,554 (2018–19), less than several nearby schools that post far lower scores. Science is a relative strength at 57%, about 11 points above the nearby average. Two open questions: math proficiency (43%) is only about average for the area, and ELA and math scores held flat this year after two years of gains. Small, atypical programs such as Kulia Academy and School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability make weak comparisons; the closest size-and-setting match is Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School, which ranks 14th.

602

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

57.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 587-4430

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School:

Elementary:	Lanakila Elementary School
	Maemae Elementary School
	Pauoa Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

47.7%

Pacific Islander:

20.3%

Two or more races:

16.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Hawaii middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

13^th of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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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	65.1	13 of 85	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	62.5	15 of 84	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	59.9	20 of 89	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	22 of 73	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	14 of 72	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.0	18 of 73	75.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	16 of 70	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	13 of 67	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	67.0	11 of 82	86.6%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	13 of 73	82.2%	★★★★☆
2015	81.3	10 of 72	86.1%	★★★★☆
2013	68.6	17 of 76	77.6%	★★★★☆
2012	73.5	13 of 73	82.2%	★★★★☆
2011	73.0	11 of 71	84.5%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	6 of 65	90.8%	★★★★★
2009	81.3	6 of 68	91.2%	★★★★★
2008	85.5	6 of 46	87.0%	★★★★☆
2007	78.7	11 of 71	84.5%	★★★★☆
2006	77.0	9 of 69	87.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	29.3	57 of 71	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	26 of 56	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.0	26 of 55	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	40 of 87	54.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	21.6	30 of 48	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.0	18 of 52	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.1	45 of 81	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	30.8	47 of 68	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	16 of 84	81.0%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	30 of 53	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.0	35 of 52	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.8	53 of 81	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	21.4	40 of 59	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	27 of 89	69.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	20 of 75	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	29 of 74	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.2	12 of 86	86.0%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2026)54th percentile-31 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)43rd percentile-41 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)38th percentile-47 vs school

Special Education (2025)32nd percentile-50 vs school

Hispanic (2024)31st percentile-47 vs school

African American (2024)20th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%

Science57%

Mathematics43%

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Is Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School a good school?

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School ranks 13^th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?

Students at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School are 48% Asian, 20% Pacific Islander, 17% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 1% White.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 602 students attended Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.

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