Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kamalani Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kamalani Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kamalani Academy's student population of 110 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Kamalani Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kamalani Academy is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
24%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
16%
11%
Hawaiian
19%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamalani Academy's ranking?
Kamalani Academy is ranked #250 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kamalani Academy often compared to?
Kamalani Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wahiawa Middle School, Kailua Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kamalani Academy?
110 students attend Kamalani Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kamalani Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kamalani Academy?
Kamalani Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kamalani Academy offer ?
Kamalani Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kamalani Academy part of?
Kamalani Academy is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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