- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wahiawa, HI
Wahiawa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wahiawa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000143
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahiawa Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahiawa Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahiawa Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Wahiawa Middle School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 150003000143 · Wahiawa, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Wahiawa Middle School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Wahiawa 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 694
Wahiawa Middle School
694 students
What this shows Wahiawa Middle School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahiawa Middle School compares
Wahiawa 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 32% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 32% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 29.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 15.9%
White 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Asian at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahiawa Middle School
How many students attend Wahiawa Middle School?
Wahiawa Middle School has 694 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% 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 Wahiawa Middle School?
52.9% of students at Wahiawa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahiawa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wahiawa Middle School is Asian at 29.1% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahiawa Middle School?
Wahiawa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wahiawa Middle School rank among public schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahiawa Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Wahiawa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Wahiawa 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.