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Kaleiopuu Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 966 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 6, 2012

Kaleiopuu Elementary School was one of eighteen schools in the State that received the Hawaii Distinguished Schools Award for continuous student achievement growth this year. The school has made many improvements since the arrival of new principal a few years ago. I'm very impressed with the principal who works very closely with the faculty and staff. He has a great vision and plans to ensure every student has a safe and nurturing environment for their academic and physical growth. He also works closely with community leaders to gain much needed funding for school improvements and programs. The principal has an open door policy to reach out to parents community that makes it easy to talk to him about any questions and concerns, and faculty members and staff are readily available for you as well. Teachers are working very hard to implement new state's core standards to bring every students up to proficiency level. I believe that having a good communication line with teachers are key to success for children's growth and am glad that I have good relationship with my children's teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Great school, but limited funding and could use air-conditioning instead of fans which just blow hot air around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

When it comes to safety, I believe they are doing a very good job. Though when it comes to educating, they still need to work on it. They don't seem to be all that organized, the school is overpopulated with less teachers which makes it harder for the child to get the help they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

the school seems to care about the kids but they dont offer help. If you have a choice, send your kid to a private school.
—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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
63%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
63%

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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.

139 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
61%

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 85% 73%
White 10% 19%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Black 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%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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94665 Kaaholo St
Waipahu, HI 96797
Phone: (808) 675-0266

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