- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Moanalua Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moanalua Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000156
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moanalua Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools.
- #9 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Moanalua Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Moanalua Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 150003000156 · Honolulu, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 17.9:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Moanalua Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Moanalua Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 768
Moanalua Middle School
768 students
What this shows Moanalua Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moanalua Middle School compares
Moanalua Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 52% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.2%
Two or More 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.2%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: Asian at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Moanalua Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moanalua Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moanalua Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moanalua Middle School
How many students attend Moanalua Middle School?
Moanalua Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moanalua Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moanalua Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moanalua Middle School?
19.1% of students at Moanalua Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moanalua Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moanalua Middle School is Asian at 37.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moanalua Middle School?
Moanalua Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moanalua Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua Middle School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Moanalua 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.