Enrollment
755
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Aliamanu Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aliamanu Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000174
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliamanu Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aliamanu Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aliamanu Middle School ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aliamanu Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aliamanu Middle School
Aliamanu Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Hawaii average.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (27%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Honolulu's middle schools, it stands alongside Kaimuki Middle School (1,019 students): Aliamanu Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Aliamanu Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aliamanu Middle School compares
Aliamanu Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 59% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 27.3%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 16.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.2%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 27.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.4, Aliamanu Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Aliamanu Middle School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aliamanu Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliamanu Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kaimuki Middle School
Standard public school
1,019 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
President George Washington Middle School
Standard public school
578 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aliamanu Middle School
How many students attend Aliamanu Middle School?
Aliamanu Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliamanu Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliamanu Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aliamanu Middle School?
16.4% of students at Aliamanu Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliamanu Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aliamanu Middle School is White at 27.3% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliamanu Middle School?
Aliamanu Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aliamanu Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Aliamanu Middle School ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Honolulu on the city page.
Is Aliamanu Middle School a good school?
Aliamanu Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Aliamanu Middle School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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