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Maui Waena Intermediate School

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Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks 30 th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 84 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Maui Waena Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Kahului, Hawaii, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,126 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.

Maui Waena Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the top half of Hawaii middle schools over the past several years, typically ranking between 28-40 out of 70-89 schools. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period. Academically, Maui Waena's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been around 47-52%, slightly below the state average, while its math proficiency rates have been lower, ranging from 25-34%, significantly below the state average. The school's science proficiency rates have also been below the state average at around 39-42%. Maui Waena has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 22-25% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School has performed similarly to Maui Waena, while Lahaina Intermediate School and Lokelani Intermediate School have generally performed worse. The closest school, Iao Intermediate School, has shown slightly better performance than Maui Waena in some areas, such as ELA and math proficiency rates. Maui Waena's per-student spending of $15,404 in 2018-2019 was higher than the state average, but its student-teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023-2024 was slightly higher than the nearby schools.

1,015

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,404

Per pupil spending ?

48.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732

(808) 873-3070

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Maui Waena Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Maui High School

Feeder schools for Maui Waena Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Kahului Elementary School
	Lihikai Elementary School
	Pomaikai Elementary School
	Puu Kukui Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

46.8%

Pacific Islander:

21.3%

Hispanic:

15.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Hawaii median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

30^th of 84

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th 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	41.8	30 of 84	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.4	40 of 89	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	37 of 73	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	31 of 72	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.5	28 of 73	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.9	35 of 70	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.0	39 of 67	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.9	33 of 82	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	37.2	46 of 73	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.5	38 of 72	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.8	38 of 76	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.3	37 of 73	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	36.7	45 of 71	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.7	39 of 65	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.0	38 of 68	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	23.2	37 of 46	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	28.0	51 of 71	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.0	56 of 69	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	33.5	52 of 71	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	29 of 55	47.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.5	47 of 87	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	30 of 52	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.1	48 of 81	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	12 of 20	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.7	35 of 68	48.5%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	33.0	26 of 52	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.4	61 of 81	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	34 of 59	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	56 of 89	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	25.9	48 of 74	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	57 of 86	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Pacific Islander (2025)50th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2025)47th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2025)42nd percentile-22 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)42nd percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)40th percentile-24 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-29 vs school

African American (2024)27th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%

Science42%

Mathematics34%

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Schools Near Maui Waena Intermediate 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
Maui Waena Intermediate School	Public	6-8	795 Onehee Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3070	1,015	69	14.7	48.7%	40 (3.9%)	4 (0.4%)	161 (15.9%)	475 (46.8%)	1 (0.1%)	216 (21.3%)	118 (11.6%)	41.8	30^th of 84 public middle schools	64.3%		36.4	40^th of 89 public middle schools	55.1%	10	42.0	52.0	34.0	$15,404	$1,549	$13,855
Iao Intermediate School	Public	6-8	260 S Market St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5610	893	60	14.8	52.1%	45 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	201 (22.5%)	164 (18.4%)	2 (0.2%)	286 (32.0%)	194 (21.7%)	30.5	45^th of 84 public middle schools	46.4%		39.5	38^th of 89 public middle schools	57.3%	7	33.0	48.0	30.0	$15,155	$1,557	$13,598
Lokelani Intermediate School	Public	6-8	1401 Liloa Dr	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 875-6800	486	36	13.5	53.7%	90 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	141 (29.0%)	98 (20.2%)	2 (0.4%)	78 (16.0%)	76 (15.6%)	18.8	56^th of 84 public middle schools	33.3%		24.2	55^th of 89 public middle schools	38.2%	1	29.0	38.0	25.0	$16,430	$1,486	$14,944
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School	Public	6-8	120 Makani Rd	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8735	944	67	14.0	55.6%	162 (17.2%)	3 (0.3%)	258 (27.3%)	58 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	236 (25.0%)	226 (23.9%)	24	50^th of 84 public middle schools	40.5%		31.3	44^th of 89 public middle schools	50.6%	6	26.0	44.0	30.0	$16,536	$1,695	$14,841
Lahaina Intermediate School	Public	6-8	871 Lahainaluna Rd	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-3965	449	41	10.9	62.1%	54 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (18.9%)	154 (34.3%)	2 (0.4%)	81 (18.0%)	72 (16.0%)	13.3	65^th of 84 public middle schools	22.6%		15	69^th of 89 public middle schools	22.5%	4	18.0	38.0	21.0	$15,891	$1,632	$14,259

Frequently Asked Questions about Maui Waena Intermediate School

Is Maui Waena Intermediate School a good school?

Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks 30^th of 84 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maui Waena Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,015 students attended Maui Waena Intermediate School.

What high school do graduates of Maui Waena Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Maui Waena Intermediate School usually go on to attend Maui High School

What district is Maui Waena Intermediate School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Maui Waena Intermediate School?

Students at Maui Waena Intermediate School are 47% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% White.

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