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Enrollment
507
Middle
DISTRICT 665 · STATE 665
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000255
Kapaa Middle School
4867 Olohena Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746 · (808) 821-4460 · Kauai County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL507 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 14.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
249 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 132 | 26% |
| Grade 7 | 171 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 204 | 40% |
Student demographics
78%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 79% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Strive HI 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
35.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
18.0%
HI avg 41.9%
What this means: On the Strive HI, Hawaii's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 18 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Hawaii schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42.
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Kapaa Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 18.0% | #39 of 41 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 35.0% | #38 of 41 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 507 | #31 of 42 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #36 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 78.2% | #3 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.5% | #16 of 29 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
507
-79 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 19.5:1
% White
13%
was 16%
% Hispanic
23%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
14%
was 22%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 507 | 31 | 16.4:1 | 49% (249) |
| 2023-24 | 523 | 29 | 18.0:1 | 49% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 575 | 28.5 | 20.2:1 | 53% (302) |
| 2017-18 | 586 | 30 | 19.5:1 | 54% (318) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kapaa Middle School.
About Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa Middle School is a low-enrollment middle school in Kapaa, Hawaii, one of the schools in Hawaii Department of Education. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend, and enrollment is 507 students. The school's enrollment is 24% smaller than the 665 average for middle schools in Hawaii.
In Hawaii Department of Education, 296 schools enroll a combined 167,071 students.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Kapaa Middle School. The largest is multiracial students, at 29%. The remaining students are 23% Hispanic, 21% Pacific Islander, 14% Asian, and 13% White. Kapaa Middle School's diversity index is 78%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Kapaa Middle School, 31 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 16.4:1. That is higher than the 14.5:1 average for middle schools in Hawaii. Roughly 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Kauai County average 47%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Kauai County show that the median household income is $97,668, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Kapaa Middle School is one of 22 public schools in the county.
Kapaa Elementary School is the public school closest to Kapaa Middle School, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school enrolled 507 students in 2024-25, 79 fewer than the 586 it had in 2017-18. The Hispanic share was 12% in 2017-18 and 23% in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 19.5:1 to 16.4:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Kapaa Middle School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Kauai County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,731
Census ACS
Median income
$97,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
9,236 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
- James Campbell High SchoolHigh · 2,890 students
- Waipahu High SchoolHigh · 2,538 students
- Mililani High SchoolHigh · 2,382 students
- Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High SchoolHigh · 2,094 students
- Moanalua High SchoolHigh · 1,966 students
- Hawaii Technology Academy - PCSCombined · 1,924 students
Other schools in Kapaa
- Kapaa High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Kapaa Elementary SchoolElementary · 844 students
Nearby schools
- Kapaa Elementary School1.2 mi · 844
- Kapaa High School1.4 mi · 1,005
- Kanuikapono - PCS4.5 mi · 191
- King Kaumualii Elementary School5.9 mi · 524
- Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School7.5 mi · 743
- Kauai High School8.5 mi · 1,016
Frequently asked questions
About Kapaa Middle SchoolHow many students attend Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School enrolls approximately 507 students in grades 06-08.
Is Kapaa Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kapaa Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School is approximately 16.4:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Kapaa Middle School?
Student demographics at Kapaa Middle School are roughly 13% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 29% Two or more.
What district is Kapaa Middle School in?
Kapaa Middle School is part of Hawaii Department of Education.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.