Lokelani Intermediate School: Kihei, Maui Grades 6-8 (2026 List)

About Lokelani Intermediate School

Lokelani Intermediate School is situated at 1575 Lipoa Parkway in the Kihei community of Maui, HI 96753. This coastal town has family neighborhoods, beaches, and local shops for daily life. The school serves 6–8th graders. The latest state data shows 489 students and a student–teacher ratio near 19:1. The latest Hawaii assessment results show 20% of students are proficient in math and 43% in reading. About 46% of students are female and 54% are male. Lokelani Intermediate combines core academic instruction with experiential learning opportunities that relate classroom concepts to island life, while electives such as robotics and art broaden students' understanding beyond conventional textbooks. In the area surrounding the school, median property values generally fall between approximately $800,000 and $1,300,000, reflecting Kihei's considerable appeal to families seeking proximity to beaches, outdoor recreational opportunities, and community amenities. Families often describe teachers as essential in helping students develop routines that foster independence and curiosity, thereby increasing engagement and the personal relevance of daily learning. Lokelani Intermediate School is committed to establishing itself as one of the best middle schools in Hawaii., with a focus on experiential learning and active community involvement.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%

Reading 43%

State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 43% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

489

Total Students

$73843

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.43%

Asian 20.86%

Hispanic 28.63%

Black 0.2%

Two+ Races 17.59%

Native Am. 0.41%

White

19.43%

Asian

20.86%

Hispanic

28.63%

Black

0.2%

Two+ Races

17.59%

Native Am.

0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 489

46.01%

225 Female

53.99%

264 Male

Student Population

489 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

489 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lokelani Intermediate School Contact Information

Address

1401 Liloa Dr, Kihei, HI, 96753

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Phone

(808) 875-6800

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Website

hawaiipublicschools.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:29 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lokelani Intermediate School announced a free summer program for eligible students to recover academic credits. The program is accessible to students who must remediate required courses in mathematics, English Language Arts, science, or social studies to progress to the subsequent grade level. The initiative seeks to facilitate timely advancement by introducing an extra academic pathway during the summer months.

FAQ

Q1. Where is Lokelani Intermediate School listed in official school directories?

Ans. Lokelani Intermediate School appears in the Hawaii DOE list of public middle schools for Honolulu and surrounding areas.

Q2. What enrollment tools do families use for Lokelani Intermediate School?

Ans. Lokelani Intermediate School families use the Hawai?i DOE “How to Enroll” online portal for registration guidance.

Q3. How can families find attendance and school support resources for Lokelani Intermediate School?

Ans. Lokelani Intermediate School families access attendance and support resources through DOE links under “For Parents.”

Q4. What school announcements are shared to families attending Lokelani Intermediate School?

Ans. Lokelani Intermediate School families receive official announcements through the DOE’s statewide messaging tools.

Q5. How does Lokelani Intermediate School connect families to community support networks?

Ans. Lokelani Intermediate School links families to Parent-Community Networking Centers listed on the DOE website.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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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

SLB

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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