The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Science. The lowest is 63% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kamiloiki Elementary School
Kamiloiki Elementary School sits on Hawaii Kai Drive in the southeast corner of Honolulu, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the statewide public school district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it draws from the Hawaii Kai neighborhood, a residential area east of the urban core along the southeastern coast of Oahu. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school in this band, with classes distributed fairly evenly across the grade levels and a small prekindergarten group.
Academically, the school posts strong results on Hawaii's state assessments. In English language arts, a clear majority of students across third, fourth, and fifth grades demonstrated proficiency, with performance holding remarkably steady from one tested grade to the next. Math results were solid as well, though proficiency dipped somewhat in fifth grade relative to the earlier grades. Fifth-grade science, assessed through the Hawaii Science Assessment aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, showed the highest proficiency rate among all the reported measures. Every tested grade reported full participation, which means the results reflect the entire eligible student body rather than a skewed subset. Only one year of assessment data was available, so there is no trend to observe; the figures represent a single snapshot. Average scale scores were not reported, so the picture is limited to proficiency rates.
The student body is diverse in a way that reflects Honolulu's broader cultural mix. The largest single group identifies as two or more races, followed by roughly equal shares of Asian and white students, a smaller Hispanic contingent, and a Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander presence. A relatively small proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which is lower than what many public elementary schools in Hawaii see and aligns with the more affluent character of the Hawaii Kai area. Information on students with individualized education programs and English learner status was not available, so those population segments cannot be described here.
The housing market around the school is expensive by any standard. Typical home values in the school's zip code run well above the statewide benchmark and far above national figures, reflecting the premium character of this part of Honolulu. Estimated monthly mortgage costs substantially exceed typical rent, and both carry a heavy weight relative to income. Rents have been climbing recently while home values have edged down slightly, but the overall affordability picture remains demanding. Families considering this area should expect housing costs to be a major factor in the decision.
Honolulu itself is the capital and most populous city in Hawaii, a hub for business, government, military defense, and tourism. The school sits well outside the dense high-rise corridors of downtown and Waikiki, in a quieter residential stretch. The broader city has been grappling with an aging and declining population as residents leave for the mainland, along with climate pressures including sea level rise and water shortages. A new rail transit system, the Skyline, is under development, though its reach does not extend to the Hawaii Kai area. The Hawaii Department of Education did not return specific policy, curriculum, or budget changes of note in the available material, so there is nothing to report on recent district-level shifts.
Several pieces of information a parent might look for were absent from the data. There were no discipline figures, staffing details, attendance rates, course or program offerings, or Title I status. No graduation rate applies here because the school does not serve high school grades. No neighbor comparison was available to position the school against nearby campuses. A parent wanting a fuller picture of school climate, teacher retention, or specialized programs would want to ask the school directly. What the data does show is a school with steady academic outcomes, a diverse but relatively advantaged student population, and a setting in one of Honolulu's more comfortable residential neighborhoods.
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