Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Canyon Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waimea Canyon Middle School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Waimea Canyon Middle 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 Waimea Canyon Middle School is 0.77, 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
#257 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
30%
25%
Two or more races
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waimea Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Waimea Canyon Middle School is ranked #257 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waimea Canyon Middle School often compared to?
Waimea Canyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Kapaa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimea Canyon Middle School?
485 students attend Waimea Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Waimea Canyon Middle School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimea Canyon Middle School?
Waimea Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea Canyon Middle School offer ?
Waimea Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waimea Canyon Middle School part of?
Waimea Canyon Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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