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Hanalei Elementary School

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 226 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 13, 2012

Amazing experience in 1st Grade at Hanalei School. Great environment and great sense of community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

I love Hanalei School because all the children, parents, teachers and staff treat each other with respect and the children know how much fun learning can be..and we have the most beautiful rainbows and waterfalls
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2004

this was a wonderful school. I had so much fun. I love you guys....love, ricky schulz
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 10, 2004

This school is a wonderful environment for children. We are grateful for the two wonderful teachers our son has had and the education he is receiving. We are esqecially pleased with the casual nature of the school.
—Submitted by Mona Green, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Hawaii's state standards

Source: Hawaii Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Hawaii's state standards

Source: Hawaii Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Hawaii's state standards

Source: Hawaii Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Hawaii's state standards

Source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 35% 73%
Hispanic 4% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Black N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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55415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone: (808) 826-4300

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