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Konawaena Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
33rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 85 Hawaii Middle Schools
Better than 61% of Hawaii middle schools
Summary

Konawaena Middle School is a public school in Kealakekua, HI, serving grades 6–8 with 614 students in the Hawaii Department of Education. In 2025–2026, it ranks 33rd of 85 Hawaii middle schools, at the 61st percentile with a 3-star rating, an improvement from 47th percentile and 2 stars in 2020–2021 and 2021–2022, though still below its 2016–2017 peak of 67th percentile. Current academics show 46% proficiency in ELA, 32% in math, and 51% in science. Chronic absenteeism was 29.0% in 2024–2025, up from 26.6% in 2023–2024; about 58.14% qualified for free/reduced lunch, and the student-teacher ratio was 13.9.

Compared with the nearest comparable school, Kealakehe Intermediate School, the school is higher ranked overall. The comparison school serves grades 6–8 with 677 students and ranks 51st of 85 in 2025–2026—the 40th percentile with 2 stars. That puts it 21 percentile points higher and one star higher. It also outperforms in math (32% vs. 25%) and science (51% vs. 32%), while ELA is close (46% vs. 47%). Its chronic absenteeism is 5 points lower (29.0% vs. 34.0%), and its free/reduced lunch rate is lower (58.14% vs. 64.55%). Its student-teacher ratio is similar (13.9 vs. 14.1), and its reported per-student spending is lower ($14,518 vs. $16,849 in 2018–2019, so interpret cautiously). This pattern does not prove efficiency or causation, but is notable.

Recent trends show science as a standout strength: proficiency rose from 42.93% in 2023–2024 to 46% in 2024–2025 and 51% in 2025–2026. Math is improving but remains the weakest subject, rising from 23% in 2022–2023 to 32% in 2025–2026. ELA has been more stable, moving from 50% in 2022–2023 to 46% in 2025–2026. For specific student groups, relative rankings vary: low-income students rank at the 68th percentile with 4 stars, English Language Learner students at the 52nd percentile with 3 stars, and special education students at the 41st percentile with 2 stars, up from the 14th percentile in 2024–2025. These rankings compare how schools serve particular populations; they are not judgments about students. Absenteeism is better than the nearby comparison school but has risen, which is a trend to watch.

614
Students ?
13.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
58.1%
Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?
 81-1045 Konawaena School Rd
       Kealakekua, HI  96750

(808) 323-4566

District: Hawaii Department of Education


Students who attend Konawaena Middle School usually attend:

High:    Konawaena High School

Feeder schools for Konawaena Middle School:

Elementary:    Honaunau Elementary School
    Hookena Elementary School
    Kahakai Elementary School
    Konawaena Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.6%
Pacific Islander:
25.4%
Two or more races:
21.7%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026
Strengths
✓Above the Hawaii median (61st percentile)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school43%
33rd of 85
Hawaii public middle schools ?
Top 39%▲ up 4 pts since 2016
From top 42% (2016) to top 39% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
1st 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202643.033 of 8561.2%★★★☆☆
202538.135 of 8458.3%★★★☆☆
202435.541 of 8953.9%★★★☆☆
202342.138 of 7347.9%★★★☆☆
202240.738 of 7247.2%★★☆☆☆
202141.539 of 7346.6%★★☆☆☆
201952.232 of 7054.3%★★★☆☆
201857.524 of 6764.2%★★★☆☆
201740.427 of 8267.1%★★★☆☆
201650.531 of 7357.5%★★★☆☆
201549.028 of 7261.1%★★★☆☆
201336.052 of 7631.6%★★☆☆☆
201233.349 of 7332.9%★★☆☆☆
201142.042 of 7140.8%★★☆☆☆
201049.933 of 6549.2%★★★☆☆
200953.129 of 6857.4%★★★☆☆
200844.622 of 4652.2%★★★☆☆
200754.128 of 7160.6%★★★☆☆
200662.822 of 6968.1%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202468.310 of 7185.9%★★★★☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202629.635 of 5637.5%★★☆☆☆
202530.934 of 5538.2%★★☆☆☆
202442.250 of 8742.5%★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202624.723 of 4852.1%★★★☆☆
202517.939 of 5225.0%★☆☆☆☆
202422.555 of 8132.1%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202658.68 of 2263.6%★★★★☆
202523.317 of 2015.0%★☆☆☆☆
202429.853 of 6822.1%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202646.327 of 8467.9%★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202630.329 of 5345.3%★★☆☆☆
202524.937 of 5228.8%★★☆☆☆
202436.844 of 8145.7%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202627.137 of 6341.3%★★☆☆☆
202515.551 of 5913.6%★☆☆☆☆
202428.365 of 8927.0%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankHawaii percentileRating
202648.624 of 7568.0%★★★★☆
202539.432 of 7456.8%★★★☆☆
202437.148 of 8644.2%★★☆☆☆
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+32 vs school
White (2026)68th percentile+7 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile+7 vs school
Hispanic (2026)64th percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2026)52nd percentile-9 vs school
Pacific Islander (2026)45th percentile-16 vs school
Special Education (2026)41st percentile-20 vs school
Asian (2026)38th percentile-24 vs school
By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?
Science51%
English Language Arts46%
Mathematics32%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Konawaena Middle School

In the 2024-25 school year, 614 students attended Konawaena Middle School.

Konawaena Middle School ranks 33rd of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Konawaena Middle School usually go on to attend Konawaena High School

Students at Konawaena Middle School are 31% Hispanic, 25% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 13% White, 9% Asian.

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2025–26 graduation ratesSep 19, 2026
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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