Kaewai Elementary School vs. Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Should you attend Kaewai Elementary School or Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kaewai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaewai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
258 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#228 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
5
Kindergarten Students
25
47
Grade 1 Students
35
40
Grade 2 Students
46
73
Grade 3 Students
39
71
Grade 4 Students
49
74
Grade 5 Students
58
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
34%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
60%
50%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
