Summary:
The 96743 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative public charter school. These schools serve diverse student populations and demonstrate mixed academic performance, with some standout metrics and areas for improvement.
The alternative school, Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS, stands out for its impressive 87% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, its academic performance is mixed, with 44% proficiency in ELA and 28% in math, below state averages. In contrast, the public elementary school, Waimea Elementary School, has a high percentage of students (60.31%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population, and its academic performance is also mixed, with 44.1% proficiency in ELA and 36.41% in math, close to but still below state averages.
The public charter middle school, Waimea Middle - PCCS, has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance compared to the state, with 34.54% proficiency in ELA and 32.82% in math. Overall, the schools in this area serve diverse student populations, and while academic performance is mixed, the alternative school stands out for its high graduation rate, and the charter schools demonstrate the potential impact of lower student-teacher ratios.
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