- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoolehua, HI
Molokai Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Molokai Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000290
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molokai Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Hawaii schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 176
- students enrolled
Molokai Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Molokai Middle School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 150003000290 · Hoolehua, HI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 11.7:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Molokai Middle School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Molokai 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 176
Molokai Middle School
176 students
What this shows Molokai Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molokai Middle School compares
Molokai 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 85% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Molokai Middle School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Molokai Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molokai 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
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Molokai Middle School
How many students attend Molokai Middle School?
Molokai Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoolehua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molokai Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molokai Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Molokai Middle School?
73.9% of students at Molokai Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molokai Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Molokai Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 77.8% of enrollment, in Hoolehua, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molokai Middle School?
Molokai Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Molokai 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.