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Waiakea Intermediate School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Hilo, Hawaii|Hawaii Department of Education|Last audited: Not yet synced
Hilo, HI 96720
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
854
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Town
District
Hawaii Department of EducationEcon. Disadvantaged
50.9%
Phone
(808)981-7231School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
45%
38th percentile in HI
Math Proficiency
24%
30th percentile in HI
Chronic Absenteeism
15.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Worse than average in HIDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,056
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 88%Local 1%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
857
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, May 25, 2026
Holiday
HolidayThu, Jun 11, 2026
Holiday
HolidayTue, Jun 23, 2026
Last Day of School
EventFull School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | Holiday Labor Day |
| Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | Ohana Fair |
| Wed, Oct 8, 2025 | Student Centered Conferences YBR Tracks |
| Wed, Oct 29, 2025 | Student Centered Conferences Green Track |
| Tue, Nov 11, 2025 | Holiday Veterans' Day |
| Thu, Nov 27, 2025 | Holiday Thanksgiving Weekend |
| Mon, Dec 22, 2025 | Winter Break Merry Christmas |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Holiday Happy New Year |
| Mon, Jan 5, 2026 | Teachers' Institute Day |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Holiday Presidents' Day |
| Thu, Mar 26, 2026 | Holiday Kuhio Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Holiday Good Friday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Spring Program YB Tracks |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Holiday Memorial Day |
| Thu, Jun 11, 2026 | Holiday Kamehameha Day |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Last Day of School |
Showing 17 events for the 2025-26 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Waiakea Intermediate School
As of the most recent data, 854 students are enrolled at Waiakea Intermediate School. It is a Middle school within the local district.