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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School ranks 54 th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 84 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 36% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is a public middle school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 372 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.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked district, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii middle schools, with a ranking between 54-69 out of 70-89 schools over the past 10 years. The school has received low ratings, with 0-2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts, Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics, and HSA/Science are consistently below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 45% across different grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 27.0% to 37.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Kaimuki Middle School and Moanalua Middle School generally outperform Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School in terms of statewide rankings, academic proficiency, and other key metrics. These schools are ranked among the top 2-4 middle schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 68.83% to 77.38% in recent years, may contribute to its lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools with lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

354

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,324

Per pupil spending ?

77.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 587-4400

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School usually attend:

High:

President William McKinley High School

Feeder schools for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School:

Elementary:	Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
	Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
	Royal Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

53.7%

Asian:

20.6%

Two or more races:

11.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 6th percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

54^th of 84

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 40Middle Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

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
2025	21.6	54 of 84	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.3	61 of 89	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	54 of 73	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.3	60 of 72	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.1	69 of 73	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.5	65 of 70	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.2	63 of 67	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.9	73 of 82	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	11.1	64 of 73	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	12.6	68 of 72	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	20.5	65 of 76	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.5	58 of 73	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.7	59 of 71	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	18.2	59 of 65	9.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.2	56 of 68	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.9	33 of 46	28.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	21.0	59 of 71	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.7	45 of 69	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	68.3	10 of 71	85.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	39 of 55	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.1	32 of 87	63.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	24 of 52	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	22.8	54 of 81	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	72.9	13 of 68	80.9%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	33.3	25 of 52	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.0	55 of 81	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	15.1	53 of 59	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.8	67 of 89	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	23.6	52 of 74	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	62 of 86	27.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2024)86th percentile+54 vs school

Hispanic (2024)81st percentile+49 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)54th percentile+18 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)52nd percentile+16 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)29th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)10th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%

Science33%

Mathematics24%

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Schools Near Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
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%)	21.6	54^th of 84 public middle schools	35.7%		20.3	61^st of 89 public middle schools	31.5%	7	33.0	40.0	24.0	$17,324	$2,012	$15,312
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%)	80.7	6^th of 84 public middle schools	92.9%		80.2	6^th of 89 public middle schools	93.3%		71.0	70.0	49.0	$9,648	$1,021	$8,627
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%)	62.5	15^th of 84 public middle schools	82.1%		59.9	20^th of 89 public middle schools	77.5%	5	55.0	59.0	43.0	$15,554	$1,560	$13,994
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%)	59.9	18^th of 84 public middle schools	78.6%		65.7	14^th of 89 public middle schools	84.3%	4	50.0	60.0	43.0	$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%)	41.3	32^nd of 84 public middle schools	61.9%		38.7	39^th of 89 public middle schools	56.2%	7	40.0	49.0	39.0	$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%)	39.8	34^th of 84 public middle schools	59.5%		42.9	34^th of 89 public middle schools	61.8%		41.0	48.0	37.0	$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%)	19.2	55^th of 84 public middle schools	34.5%		11.3	74^th of 89 public middle schools	16.9%	19	34.0	39.0	18.0	$17,290	$2,203	$15,087
Kulia Academy	Public, Charter	6	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%)								(n/a)		80.0	75.0
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%)	90.8	2^nd of 84 public middle schools	97.6%		87.4	4^th of 89 public middle schools	95.5%	2	74.0	77.0	62.0	$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%)	23.2	51^st of 84 public middle schools	39.3%		39.5	37^th of 89 public middle schools	58.4%	14	35.0	42.0	22.0	$19,198	$1,695	$17,503

Frequently Asked Questions about Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

What high school do graduates of Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School attend?

Students who attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School usually go on to attend President William McKinley High School

Is Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School a good school?

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School ranks 54^th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?

Students at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School are 54% Pacific Islander, 21% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 354 students attended Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School.

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