Summary:
The 96826 zip code area in Hawaii is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with high rates of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the area is President George Washington Middle School, which has the highest student enrollment and the highest statewide ranking, ranking 26th out of 73 Hawaii middle schools in 2022-2023. The school's test scores are generally higher than the state averages, with 48% proficiency in ELA and 37% in math for the 2024-2025 school year. Another high-performing school is Ala Wai Elementary School, which has the second-highest enrollment and the highest spending per student at $17,153 for the 2018-2019 school year. The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages.
The other two elementary schools, King William Lunalilo Elementary School and Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School, have lower test scores and statewide rankings compared to the middle school and Ala Wai Elementary. All schools in the area have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The data also reveals significant differences in academic performance between the schools, suggesting that factors beyond just spending may be contributing to these disparities.
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