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Waiakea Intermediate School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
200 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 981-7231 · Part of Hawaii Department of Education school district
Students
857
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Waiakea Intermediate School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 49.6%
Location
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200 W Puainako St, Hilo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6273
Grade 7295
Grade 8289
Enrollment over time
805’20
799’21
774’22
854’23
857’24
Up 6.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Two or more races 28%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 27%Hispanic 24%Asian 16%White 5%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.