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Ewa Makai Middle School

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Ewa Makai Middle School ranks 20 th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 85 Hawaii Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Hawaii middle schools

Summary

Ewa Makai Middle School is a grade 6–8 campus at 91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy in Ewa Beach, HI, serving 1,221 students — the largest middle school among its nearby peers and roughly 60% larger than the typical surrounding campus. It belongs to the Hawaii Department of Education, a single statewide district, so its "district rank" label doesn't compare it against other districts the way it would in most states.

In 2025-2026, Ewa Makai ranked 20th of 85 Hawaii middle schools (76th percentile, 4 stars). That is not a one-year spike: nine of the ten recorded years were 4-star, and the current 76th percentile matches the school's previous high. Its intake is comparatively advantaged for the area — 30.3% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, about half the rate at Ilima Intermediate (60.3%) just 1.1 miles away. Chronic absenteeism improved to 18.0%, and the student-teacher ratio is 15.4.

Academically, English language arts is the strength at 58% proficient and has risen steadily over four reported years. Math (37%) and science (49%) sit mid-pack, and science has slipped each year. Against its closest neighbors, Ewa Makai leads on every subject — ahead of Ilima and Honouliuli Middle School. The exception is Kapolei Middle School 2.07 miles away, essentially tied overall but ahead in math (41 vs 37) despite a higher-poverty intake, while Highlands Intermediate School, with a similar poverty rate, outperforms in both ELA and math. Special education outcomes also dropped sharply to the 8th percentile — a question worth raising with the school.

1,221

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

30.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

(808) 687-9500

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Ewa Makai Middle School usually attend:

High:

James Campbell High School

Feeder schools for Ewa Makai Middle School:

Elementary:	Ewa Beach Elementary School
	Ewa Elementary School
	Keoneula Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

32.6%

Two or more races:

25.0%

Hispanic:

20.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Hawaii middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

20^th of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 24% (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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	20 of 85	76.5%	★★★★☆
2025	52.8	22 of 84	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	54.2	27 of 89	69.7%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	23 of 73	68.5%	★★★★☆
2022	56.7	22 of 72	69.4%	★★★★☆
2021	50.8	30 of 73	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	20 of 70	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	16 of 67	76.1%	★★★★☆
2017	50.2	21 of 82	74.4%	★★★★☆
2016	60.8	24 of 73	67.1%	★★★★☆
2015	61.7	20 of 72	72.2%	★★★★☆
2013	57.7	26 of 76	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	26 of 73	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	32.6	48 of 71	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	12 of 17	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.0	6 of 15	60.0%	★★★★☆
2024	57.6	27 of 71	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	33 of 56	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.1	25 of 55	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.6	49 of 87	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	9 of 48	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	21.7	34 of 52	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.8	42 of 81	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	15 of 22	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.6	32 of 68	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	29 of 84	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	61.3	11 of 52	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	52.8	27 of 81	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	15.4	58 of 63	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	24.3	30 of 59	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.2	47 of 89	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	18 of 75	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	56.9	19 of 74	74.3%	★★★★☆
2024	51.5	33 of 86	61.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2026)81st percentile+5 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)79th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)76th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2026)41st percentile-35 vs school

Hispanic (2026)32nd percentile-45 vs school

African American (2026)29th percentile-47 vs school

Special Education (2026)8th percentile-69 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts58%

Science49%

Mathematics37%

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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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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
Ewa Makai Middle School	Public	6-8	91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 687-9500	1,221	79	15.4	30.3%	102 (8.4%)	31 (2.5%)	247 (20.2%)	398 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (11.3%)	305 (25.0%)	54.8	20^th of 85 public middle schools	76.5%		52.8	22^nd of 84 public middle schools	73.8%	2	49.0	58.0	37.0	$15,325	$1,405	$13,920
Ilima Intermediate School	Public	7-8	91-884 Fort Weaver Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1250	725	50	14.5	60.3%	32 (4.4%)	6 (0.8%)	130 (17.9%)	275 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (19.0%)	144 (19.9%)	41.3	36^th of 85 public middle schools	57.6%		46.4	24^th of 84 public middle schools	71.4%	12	40.0	54.0	31.0	$14,550	$1,293	$13,257
Honouliuli Middle School	Public	6-8	91-559 Maunakapu St	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 307-7800	793	54	14.6	45.4%	45 (5.7%)	11 (1.4%)	214 (27.0%)	141 (17.8%)	1 (0.1%)	187 (23.6%)	194 (24.5%)	30.8	46^th of 85 public middle schools	45.9%		30	46^th of 84 public middle schools	45.2%		40.0	47.0	22.0
Kapolei Middle School	Public	6-8	91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 693-7025	727	56	12.9	39.6%	21 (2.9%)	8 (1.1%)	159 (21.9%)	157 (21.6%)	1 (0.1%)	205 (28.2%)	176 (24.2%)	56.2	19^th of 85 public middle schools	77.6%		58.5	19^th of 84 public middle schools	77.4%		48.0	57.0	41.0	$15,105	$962	$14,143
Waipahu Intermediate School	Public	7-8	94-455 Farrington Hwy	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0177	1,113	76	14.6	57.2%	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	99 (8.9%)	693 (62.3%)	1 (0.1%)	196 (17.6%)	113 (10.2%)	61.2	15^th of 85 public middle schools	82.4%		62	16^th of 84 public middle schools	81.0%	1	53.0	60.0	40.0	$15,691	$1,517	$14,174
Highlands Intermediate School	Public	7-8	1460 Hoolaulea St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6480	824	58	14.2	32.2%	26 (3.2%)	5 (0.6%)	136 (16.5%)	286 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (17.7%)	225 (27.3%)	82.7	7^th of 85 public middle schools	91.8%		75	11^th of 84 public middle schools	86.9%	4	57.0	71.0	61.0	$15,658	$1,203	$14,455
Aliamanu Middle School	Public	7-8	3271 Salt Lake Blvd	Honolulu	96818	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 421-4100	755	50	15.1	28.7%	206 (27.3%)	55 (7.3%)	148 (19.6%)	157 (20.8%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.2%)	125 (16.6%)	68.7	11^th of 85 public middle schools	87.1%		61.9	17^th of 84 public middle schools	79.8%	6	57.0	61.0	46.0	$15,871	$1,360	$14,511
Aiea Intermediate School	Public	7-8	99-600 Kulawea St	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7230	470	37	12.7	52.1%	40 (8.5%)	9 (1.9%)	69 (14.7%)	140 (29.8%)	2 (0.4%)	125 (26.6%)	85 (18.1%)	60.3	16^th of 85 public middle schools	81.2%		54.9	21^st of 84 public middle schools	75.0%	5	41.0	61.0	50.0	$17,783	$2,151	$15,632
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
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 Ewa Makai Middle School

How many students attend Ewa Makai Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,221 students attended Ewa Makai Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Ewa Makai Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ewa Makai Middle School usually go on to attend James Campbell High School

What district is Ewa Makai Middle School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Ewa Makai Middle School?

Students at Ewa Makai Middle School are 33% Asian, 25% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 11% Pacific Islander, 8% White, 3% African American.

Is Ewa Makai Middle School a good school?

Ewa Makai Middle School ranks 20^th of 85 Hawaii middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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