Summary:
The 96819 zip code area of Honolulu, Hawaii is home to three middle schools: King David Kalakaua Middle School, Moanalua Middle School, and Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and showcase a range of academic performance and school characteristics.
Among the three schools, Moanalua Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 2nd out of 84 Hawaii middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year with a 5-star rating. The school boasts high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (77%), Mathematics (62%), and Science (74%), as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10%. In contrast, Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is the lowest-performing, ranking 55th out of 84 and earning a 2-star rating, with significantly lower proficiency rates in all core subjects.
The performance gap between the schools is notable, with factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, likely playing a role. The relationship between student socioeconomic status (as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates) and academic performance is evident, with Moanalua Middle School, having a lower percentage of students from low-income families, outperforming the other schools. Overall, the analysis highlights the significant differences in academic performance and school characteristics among the three middle schools in the 96819 zip code area, with Moanalua Middle School emerging as the standout institution.
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