Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
944 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School, located in the historic town of Makawao on the island of Maui, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Samuel Enoka Kalama, a respected community leader, the school reflects the cultural richness and values of the Upcountry Maui region. It provides a foundational bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of early adolescents as they prepare for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes community engagement and Hawaiian values. By offering a diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and elective courses, Kalama Intermediate encourages students to explore their interests, cultivate leadership skills, and develop a sense of personal responsibility. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to empower its diverse student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future academic journeys and active participation in their local community.
944
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    258 (27.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    236 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    226 (23.9%)
  • White
    162 (17.2%)
  • Asian
    58 (6.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.3%)
  • 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)573-8735
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 106

* 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 6 302
Grade 7 312
Grade 8 330
Gender Ratio