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Kamaile Elementary School

Charter | PK-8 & ungraded | 914 students

 

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Posted March 15, 2013

Thank you for this information it is very informative but where are you getting your stats from? if you don't mind me asking?


Posted July 10, 2012

They don't focus enough on the childen that are falling behind. They refuse to see and let the child struggle. It's really sad. I can't even give them 1 star. They failed my child. I did alot of one to one with my child and the teacher refused to see or even acknowledge that she has a child in her class that need special help. She insisted he didn't but recommended holding my child back in the same grade. I think the teachers need to be choosen better. This teacher will embarress your child in front of the whole class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2012

This is a good school for Hawaiian students and their families. Although there are many great teachers on staff with outstanding credentials and experience, many students and parents discriminate against Caucasian teachers. They are "always watching" to catch "non-cultural" issues and there is a lot of verbal and physical aggression and discrimination. Not a great school for students who are non-Hawaiian or not from Hawaii, period.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 13, 2010

My daughter teaches at Kamaile Academy. I have visited and love the programs there and love how they embrace the Hawaiian culture and customs, all the while educating the children in a great enviroment with wonderful results. Thank you
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Great things are coming out of this school!


Posted October 12, 2010

I love Kamaile because of their dedication to the community and students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

This school serves 780 students who are 85% Hawaiian, many from extremely poor families, almost 100 are homeless from the beaches, about 30% with special needs and 20% English language learners--yet doing a fabulous job because the keiki (kids) are loved, respected and well taught.


Posted June 4, 2008

Administration is non existent and does not follow through on what they say. My son is disabled and only when I come to campus are things done. New leadership is needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2008

We are a proud family of Kamaile Elementary after leaving Makaha Elem I was relieved to find Kamaile Elementary. My family was going through some tough times and the school really stepped in there to help us. This was like no other school I had experienced. The Principal a kind hearted hawaiian man was ever so helpful and understanding of our situation. My children and I was financially challenged since the death of my husband and it was really diffcult times for us, Kamaile Elementary embraced us. my children struggled in other schools on the coast as we changed schools every couple of months, when they would kick us off the beaches. Kamaile always kept their door's open for my family. They helped us with camping equipment and supplies, food, clothes, hygeine products,blankets allthese things which were taken from my family during beach sweeps. Thank you Kamaile my children are thriving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2006

I'm a proud parent of Kaimale Elementary school. Their curriculum status are very highly recommended by my children, and myself. I have a child in the chior, and I can say that the children have alot of potential, talent, enthusiasum, and school pride. With alot of parents involvement of school activities, such as, sports, entertainment, music and social knowledgements, our children brings out their confidence and faith of themselves. Our children at Kamaile Elementary are very proud of themselves because of the Teachers & Saff who puts their time & effort with each & everyone of them. Much Mahalo
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

i love the curriculum and administration at kamaile elementary school. They really care and try to improve the childs growth with learning skills that deals with both education and personal growth. The staff is easy to access and they commit themselves to resolving any outstanding issues personal or environmental that impacts either the students or their parents. i appreciate them all for striving to make independent individuals out of my children.
—Submitted by 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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
22%

2007

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
33%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
18%

2007

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
23%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
17%

2007

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
27%

2007

 
 
23%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
11%

2007

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
20%

2007

 
 
25%
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 55% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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 46% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 70% 34%
Two or more races 11% 8%
Asian 10% 35%
White 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 4%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A47%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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85180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
Phone: (808) 697-7110

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