At a glance
Reported students
768
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Moanalua Middle School: 768 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 672
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Moanalua Middle School
Moanalua Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 768 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 695 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 Asian (37.2%) and multiracial (21.2%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. 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 Moanalua Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White13.2%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black3.9%
- Asian37.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.2%
- Multiracial21.2%
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.
Aliamanu Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
755 reported students
Niu Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
786 reported students
Kailua Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
749 reported students
Waianae Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
745 reported students
Honouliuli Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
793 reported students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
729 reported students
Public schools near Moanalua Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulia Academy Middle · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–07 | 98 | 1.1 mi |
| Aliamanu Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 755 | 1.4 mi |
| Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 564 | 1.6 mi |
| King David Kalakaua Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 900 | 1.8 mi |
| Aiea Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 470 | 2.9 mi |
| School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Middle · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 177 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Moanalua Middle School
What grades does Moanalua Middle School serve?
Moanalua Middle 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 Moanalua Middle School?
Moanalua Middle School reported 768 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 42 Hawaii middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 672 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Moanalua Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 768 students and 49.5 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 Moanalua Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Moanalua Middle 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 Moanalua Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Moanalua Middle School in?
Moanalua Middle 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 Moanalua Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kulia Academy (1.1 mi), Aliamanu Middle School (1.4 mi), Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.