Kapaa Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
575 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
575
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    165 (28.7 %)
  • Two or More
    147 (25.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    123 (21.4 %)
  • Asian
    72 (12.5 %)
  • White
    68 (11.8 %)
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)821-4460
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 177
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72

* 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 6 164
Grade 7 201
Grade 8 210
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
808 Students
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766 (8.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th