At a glance
Reported students
560
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Hilo Intermediate School: 560 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hilo. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 560 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 695 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Hawaii median of 14.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hilo Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black0%
- Asian12%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander33.8%
- Multiracial22%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
571 reported students
President George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
578 reported students
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
602 reported students
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
513 reported students
Kapaa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
507 reported students
Public schools near Hilo Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,170 | 0.1 mi |
| Hilo Union Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 449 | 0.3 mi |
| Connections - New Century PCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–12 | 352 | 0.7 mi |
| Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 354 | 1.2 mi |
| Waiakea Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 857 | 2.1 mi |
| Keaau Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 696 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hilo Intermediate School
What grades does Hilo Intermediate School serve?
Hilo Intermediate School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Hilo Intermediate School?
Hilo Intermediate School reported 560 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 42 Hawaii middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hilo Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 560 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hilo Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hilo Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hilo Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hilo Intermediate School in?
Hilo Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hilo Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hilo High School (0.1 mi), Hilo Union Elementary School (0.3 mi), Connections - New Century PCS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.