C+
Average
68/100

Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1803 Kam IV Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Hawaii
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.54 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 94th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Hawaii for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
568
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%94/100Students gain 1.54 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.23 in 2009–19; 100th percentile in Hawaii (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.54 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 52% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−23 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Asian24%8%reading -21 pts, math -20 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income20%5%reading -15 pts, math -14 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1803 Kam IV Rd
City Honolulu
ZIP Code 96819
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000222
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96819

Understanding the community around Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,659
Per Capita Income $33,431
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $921,500
Median Rent $1,726
Owner-Occupied 50.1%
Renter-Occupied 49.9%
View full data for ZIP 96819 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islander 55.5%
Asian 25.5%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
White 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 568
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School has 568 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School serve?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School receive per student?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School in 96819 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,086,169
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,605
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
49.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026