KAPAA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kapaa Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kapaa, HI with about 586 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 30 teachers, Kapaa Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Kapaa Middle School, located on the east side of Kauai at 4867 Olohena Rd, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Kapaa community. The school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, functioning as a vital transitional period between elementary and high school. Its location in Kapaa positions it within a culturally rich environment, often characterized by a strong sense of local community pride and a commitment to integrating Hawaiian values and culture into the daily educational experience.

Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of Kapaa High School by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with elective opportunities. The school community emphasizes the importance of student development through various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to foster social-emotional growth. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, Kapaa Middle School works to meet state standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of educating youth in a rural, island setting.

For more information, contact Kapaa Middle School at (808) 821-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.