Waiakea Intermediate School in Hilo, HI

Waiakea Intermediate School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

200 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI

Hawaii Department Of Education

854 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

201:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

26.7%

Hispanic

25.3%

Two or more races

22.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.3%

White

5.8%

Black

<1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public MS in Hawaii

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

6/28/2025

A few teachers received many complaints for bullying the students and never faced the proper consequences.

4.0 other

12/1/2016

great school My children has been attending this school since 1st grade

4.0 parent

8/20/2013

My daughter was a 6th grader at WIS last year. I was apprehensive about her entering middle school (with the bullying that could happen and feelings of isolation). I was pleasantly surprised that my daughter's teachers, administration and office staff were professional and supportive. She was on tea...

5.0 student

7/4/2008

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List Price Range

$204K - $1.5M

Homes For Sale

111

Average Home Value

$634,592

Median Lot Size

14,374 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$95,964

% of College Grads

33.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,500 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$699,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,116 Sq Ft

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New 4 days ago

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$448,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft

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$495,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
972 Sq Ft

235 Malaai Rd
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Land
3.96 Acre Lot

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$679,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft

508 Ekela St

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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,028 Sq Ft

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$719,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft

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$809,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft

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New 1 day ago

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4 Beds
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1,876 Sq Ft

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952 Sq Ft

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Land
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$2,950 per month

House for Rent
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,436 Sq Ft

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Hilo, HI

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1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

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1 Bath

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths

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Waiakea High School

9th to 12th
Public

Hilo High School

9th to 12th
Public

Saint Joseph High School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

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Waiakea Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Hilo, HI, in the Hilo neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 854 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Waiakea Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $634,592. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waiakea High School, Hilo High School, Saint Joseph High School, and more. Learn more about what Hilo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waiakea Intermediate School.

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