Approximately 40% of public middle school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs, with 86% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 49%
86%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William P Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #99.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 6-8
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Rank: #1010.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 6-8
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: PK-9
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waianae Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 7-8
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #1616.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: PK-7
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #2222.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #2323.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 6-8
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 6-8
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 6-8
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: K-8
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 6-8
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 7-8
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #3535.
Konawaena Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 6-8
81-1045 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4566
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4566
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Hawaii average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 40%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Hawaii include Kamaile Academy Pcs, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School and William P Jarrett Middle School.
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