Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

324 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 1302 Queen Emma Street in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a historic public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the heart of downtown Honolulu, the school occupies a unique position near the state capital and the historic Iolani Palace, providing students with a culturally rich environment. It is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering academic growth while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement, offering various programs designed to support both social-emotional learning and core academics. Because of its central location, the school often incorporates elements of Hawaiian history and local culture into its curriculum. Additionally, Central Middle School provides a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and athletics, aimed at helping students develop their interests and skills outside of the traditional classroom setting.

324

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	76
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	184

Pacific Islander
184 (56.8 %)
Asian
76 (23.5 %)
Two or More
36 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.9 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
White
4 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)587-4400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	122
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	50.6%
Male	160	49.4%

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