Overview
Waimea Middle - PCCS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Kamuela, Hawaii. The school enrolls 209 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15001
CityKamuela
ZIP96743
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000268
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment209
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)