The most improved public middle schools in Hawaii are Kona Pacific - Pcs, Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs and Olomana School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1
178
Avg. Improved Rank: 30
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +178
(from 262 to 84)
(from 262 to 84)
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #22.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 265 to 107)
(from 265 to 107)
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #33.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +89
(from 285 to 196)
(from 285 to 196)
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #44.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 87 to 13)
(from 87 to 13)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #55.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 259 to 199)
(from 259 to 199)
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #66.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +59
(from 265 to 206)
(from 265 to 206)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #77.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +57
(from 239 to 182)
(from 239 to 182)
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #88.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 280 to 231)
(from 280 to 231)
Grades: PK-8
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #99.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 254 to 207)
(from 254 to 207)
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #1010.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +46
(from 233 to 187)
(from 233 to 187)
Grades: 6-8
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Rank: #1111.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +31
(from 247 to 216)
(from 247 to 216)
Grades: 7-12
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +29
(from 132 to 103)
(from 132 to 103)
Grades: 6-8
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +29
(from 198 to 169)
(from 198 to 169)
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #1414.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +25
(from 67 to 42)
(from 67 to 42)
Grades: 7-8
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Rank: #1515.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +20
(from 58 to 38)
(from 58 to 38)
Grades: 6-8
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 221 to 212)
(from 221 to 212)
Grades: 6-8
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 284 to 275)
(from 284 to 275)
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #1818.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +8
(from 171 to 163)
(from 171 to 163)
Grades: 7-8
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 27 to 20)
(from 27 to 20)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 282 to 275)
(from 282 to 275)
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +3
(from 63 to 60)
(from 63 to 60)
Grades: 7-8
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +3
(from 85 to 82)
(from 85 to 82)
Grades: 7-8
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +2
(from 235 to 233)
(from 235 to 233)
Grades: 6-8
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +2
(from 249 to 247)
(from 249 to 247)
Grades: 6-8
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Rank: #2525.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1
(from 232 to 231)
(from 232 to 231)
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #2626.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-2
(from 236 to 238)
(from 236 to 238)
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #2727.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 278 to 281)
(from 278 to 281)
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #2828.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-5
(from 76 to 81)
(from 76 to 81)
Grades: 7-8
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Rank: #2929.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-7
(from 278 to 285)
(from 278 to 285)
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #3030.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-11
(from 178 to 189)
(from 178 to 189)
Grades: 6-8
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Rank: #3131.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-12
(from 280 to 292)
(from 280 to 292)
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-16
(from 111 to 127)
(from 111 to 127)
Grades: 7-8
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-16
(from 164 to 180)
(from 164 to 180)
Grades: PK-8
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Rank: #3434.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-18
(from 94 to 112)
(from 94 to 112)
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #3535.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-20
(from 264 to 284)
(from 264 to 284)
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
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