Molokai Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
176 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Molokai Middle School, located in Hoolehua, serves the diverse student population of the island of Molokai, Hawaii. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the island's educational landscape by providing a transition point between elementary and high school. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and emphasizes a learning environment that reflects the unique cultural heritage and values of Molokai, often integrating place-based learning into its curriculum to ensure students remain connected to their home and its history.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and the personal growth of its adolescent students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic support systems, Molokai Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through a collaborative approach involving teachers, parents, and community members, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are proud of their identity as residents of the "Friendly Isle."
176
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    137 (77.8%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (9.1%)
  • White
    4 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7%)
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)567-6940
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 7 97
Grade 8 79
Gender Ratio