Serving 209 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waimea Middle - Pccs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waimea Middle - Pccs's student population of 209 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place of Infinite Possibilities
School Mascot
Mighty Owls
School Rankings
Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs is 0.73, 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
#224 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
24%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
7%
11%
Hawaiian
43%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Owls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waimea Middle - Pccs's ranking?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is ranked #224 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs?
209 students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waimea Middle - Pccs students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimea Middle - Pccs?
Waimea Middle - Pccs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea Middle - Pccs offer ?
Waimea Middle - Pccs offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waimea Middle - Pccs part of?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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