D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Makawao Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3542 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in Hawaii
Growth
D
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
483
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%44/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Hawaii (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −6 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 proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−4 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
White47%27%reading -9 pts, math -16 pts23rd percentile (list)
Asian37%32%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts44th 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 3542 Baldwin Ave
City Makawao
ZIP Code 96768
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000072
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96768

Understanding the community around Makawao Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,528
Per Capita Income $46,907
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 56.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $857,500
Median Rent $1,788
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Makawao Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 26.5%
Two or More Races 25.7%
White 22.0%
Pacific Islander 22.0%
Asian 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 483
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Makawao Elementary School?
Makawao Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Makawao Elementary School?
Makawao Elementary School has 483 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Makawao Elementary School serve?
Makawao Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Makawao Elementary School receive per student?
Makawao Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Makawao Elementary School in 96768 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,110,641
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,039
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
32.3%

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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