Kapolei Middle School

727 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kapolei Middle School, located in the heart of Kapolei, Hawaii, serves as a central educational hub for the growing community on the island of O‘ahu. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that integrates core subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to develop both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kapolei Middle School is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and school spirit. The campus environment promotes a sense of "‘ohana," encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural programs that reflect the unique values of Hawaii. By balancing classroom achievement with character development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

727

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapolei Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	159
Black	8
Asian	157
Two or More	176
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	205

Pacific Islander
205 (28.2%)
Two or More
176 (24.2%)
Hispanic
159 (21.9%)
Asian
157 (21.6%)
White
21 (2.9%)
Black
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)693-7025
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 234

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 231