The average student-teacher ratio in Hawaii public middle schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
13:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #22.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-11
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Aiea Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 7-8
99-600 Kulawea St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: K-8
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 6-8
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 6-8
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #26 - 3926. - 39.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hawaii average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
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