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Kapalama Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 674 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 18, 2013

THE TEACHERS ARE ALL HARD WORKING!!! AND most of them are like secondary parents to the students...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2009

Very hardworking teachers!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

Awesome school. Great after school incentives, i.e., sports, chorus, band, etc. From K-5th my daughter has had nothing but outstanding, hardworking teachers! Positive and clean environment. Willing to put together projects to move the school forward, volunteer projects, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2006

Teachers like Mrs. Okinaka & Mrs. Toyama have demonstrated genuine interest in my children to ensure the progess of their learning in a healthy & safe environment. I appreciate Mrs. Dang along with Mrs. Uyeda for all that they do to create a positive community-based atmosphere for children to learn.
—Submitted by Alika Kalauli, a parent


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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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
58%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian/Pacific Islander 95% 73%
White 4% 19%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 832-3290

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