Summary:
The 96725 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Holualoa Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. While the school is well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, its academic performance and student engagement metrics suggest it is struggling to maintain its standards and may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
Holualoa Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three school years, from 141 out of 195 Hawaii elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 86 out of 204 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased, from 3 stars out of 5 in 2024-2025 to 1 star out of 5 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts, Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics, and HSA/Science are all below the state averages for the respective grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 42.45% in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics to 47.42% in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts in 2023-2024.
Additionally, Holualoa Elementary School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 37.0% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 47.6% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. While the school's resources and staffing suggest it should be well-equipped to support its students, the data indicates that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and interventions to address the underlying issues impacting student performance and engagement.
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