KING DAVID KALAKAUA MIDDLE SCHOOL

King David Kalakaua Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 1,075 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, King David Kalakaua Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

King David Kalakaua Middle School, located in the historic Kalihi neighborhood of Honolulu, serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8. As a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is named in honor of the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, King David Kalakaua. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic achievement, character development, and a strong sense of community, often integrating Hawaiian values and cultural identity into its educational framework to provide a supportive environment for its urban student body.

The school is well-known for its dedication to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities. In addition to standard subjects, the campus frequently focuses on holistic student growth through various extracurricular activities, technology integration, and personalized learning support. By serving the specific demographic needs of the Kalihi area, Kalakaua Middle School strives to bridge educational gaps and empower its students to become contributing, responsible members of the broader Honolulu community.

For more information, contact King David Kalakaua Middle School at (808) 832-3130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.