Enrollment
786
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Niu Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Niu Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000192
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niu Valley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Niu Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niu Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niu Valley Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niu Valley Middle School
Niu Valley Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Hawaii schools and 21% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Hawaii average.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Asian (32%) and Two or More (28%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.2% 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): Niu Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 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 Niu Valley 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 Niu Valley Middle School compares
Niu Valley 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 76% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 91% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
Asian 32.4%
Two or More 27.9%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Niu Valley 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 Niu Valley 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 Niu Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niu Valley 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
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 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
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 (~786 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niu Valley Middle School
How many students attend Niu Valley Middle School?
Niu Valley Middle School has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niu Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niu Valley Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niu Valley Middle School?
9.5% of students at Niu Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niu Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Niu Valley Middle School is Asian at 32.4% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niu Valley Middle School?
Niu Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Niu Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Niu Valley Middle School ranks #3 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 Niu Valley Middle School a good school?
Niu Valley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Niu Valley 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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