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Kohala Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 365 students

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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
38%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
38%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
36%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 77% 73%
White 15% 19%
Hispanic 6% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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543609 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
Phone: (808) 889-7100

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