Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Malama Honua Charter School 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malama Honua Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Malama Honua Charter School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malama Honua Charter School 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 Malama Honua Charter School is 0.64, 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
#157 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
14%
19%
White
11%
11%
Hawaiian
55%
25%
Two or more races
19%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malama Honua Charter School's ranking?
Malama Honua Charter School is ranked #157 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Malama Honua Charter School?
170 students attend Malama Honua Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Malama Honua Charter School students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malama Honua Charter School?
Malama Honua Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malama Honua Charter School offer ?
Malama Honua Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malama Honua Charter School part of?
Malama Honua Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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