Summary:
The 96826 zip code area of Hawaii is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. These schools serve a diverse student population with a significant representation of Asian and Pacific Islander students. While the schools in this area face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also demonstrate pockets of strong performance.
President George Washington Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the 96826 zip code, ranking 34th out of 89 Hawaii middle schools and maintaining a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are relatively strong, with 48.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.13% in Mathematics. In contrast, Ala Wai Elementary School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 147th out of 193 Hawaii elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 116th out of 207 in 2023-2024, and has higher test scores than the other elementary schools in the zip code.
The schools in the 96826 zip code face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.8% to 34.8% and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. However, the schools also benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.5 to 14.8 students per teacher, which can contribute to a more favorable learning environment. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in this area, highlighting both their strengths and areas for improvement.
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