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Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School

49 Funchal St, Honolulu, HI, 96813

About Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is a public middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is in a big city. The school has about 595 students in grades 6–8 and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is a little better than the average for the district. The school has 45 full-time teachers and 3 full-time counselors. They help kids grow in both their schoolwork and their social and emotional lives. There are 53% boys and 47% girls in the class, and 52% of them come from families with low incomes. There are many different types of students at the school. Most of them are from groups that are not white, like Asian, Native Hawaiian, and multiracial groups. 57% of students are good at English Language Arts, and 35% are good at math. This shows that they are better at reading than they are at math. The standard middle school curriculum at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School includes core subjects and electives that are meant to keep kids interested and help them grow as people. The school is in the Nuuanu–Punchbowl area and gets help from the community and a friendly atmosphere.

Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School Contact Information

Address

49 Funchal St, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Phone

(808) 587-4430

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 57% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
595
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 69 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.51%
Asian 48.07%
Hispanic 13.45%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 16.97%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
1.51%
Asian
48.07%
Hispanic
13.45%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
16.97%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 595
46.55%
277 Female
53.45%
318 Male

Student Population

595 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

198 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School in Honolulu, Hawaii, is making a difference! The school is committed to making sure that all of its students are ready for college and a career by providing a rigorous education based on standards. Kawananakoa Middle School keeps an eye on how well all of its students are doing in school and uses research-based interventions to help them in areas where they need it.

The school has been named a National Blue Ribbon School and is known as one of the best schools in Hawaii year after year. Students can learn and grow a lot with more than 15 electives and extracurricular activities. The teachers, staff, and families all want to help students reach their full potential and become useful members of society. The motto of Kawananakoa Middle School, "Ka na?auao me ke aloha" (Knowledge and Wisdom with Compassion), shows what the school stands for.

FAQ

Q1. What type of learning does Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School emphasize?

Ans. Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School emphasizes active learning techniques that facilitate critical thinking, collaboration among peers, and the establishment of robust academic foundations within a secure environment.

Q2. What else does the school do to help students grow besides schoolwork?

Ans. The school helps students grow socially by giving them structured activities that help them become more confident, responsible, and good friends with other students.

Q3. What do families do at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?

Ans. Families should stay involved by talking to each other a lot, going to school events, and working together to help students learn better both at home and at school.

Q4. What does Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School do to get students to get involved?

Ans. Teachers keep students interested and involved all day at school by giving them lessons, having them talk about things, and giving them projects to work on.

Q5. Why is Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School a good place to learn?

Ans. The school teaches students important life and academic skills while also making them feel safe and valued by emphasizing respect, consistency, and encouragement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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