In looking for a new neighbourhood to settle down in, education remains an important factor. Parents want to ensure that they enroll their children in schools that provide quality education and cultivate a safe and nurturing environment for their students. In Oahu, you can guarantee just that.

Throughout the island lie top-notch middle schools with state-of-the-art resources and facilities, high academic ratings, and an extensive amount of extracurricular offerings to meet your child’s educational needs. Some of the best middle schools you can find in Oahu are listed below.

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Moanalua Middle School

Opened in 1967, Moanalua Middle School provides quality education to approximately 850 students in the 7th and 8th grade. They have around 27 staff and 60 teachers, having a student to teacher ratio of 18.7.

The middle school is part of the Moanalua Complex consisting of six schools, namely the Moanalua High, Middle, and Elementary, Red Hill Elementary, Salt Lake Elementary, and Major General William R. Shafter Elementary.

Having a diverse student population, the school’s community highly values collaboration and communication between each of these schools. They ground themselves on the belief, “we are stronger as a team than as an individual”.

Moanalua strives for excellence above all, which is evident in their average standard score of 95.4. They remain to have the highest score among all others since 2016. The caring and supportive environment they nurture and provide for their students may be one of the main factors why students continue to perform at their best.

Located eight miles west from the capital city of Hononolulu, the middle school rests on a valley within a mainly residential area, among the tranquil neighbourhood of Moanalua.

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Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School

Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Hawaii, housing approximately 800 students in the 6th to 8th grade. In Wheeler Middle School, students get to enjoy a student to teacher ratio of 15.3.

The middle school is named after Major H. Sheldon Wheeler, a former commander of Luke Field on Ford Island who was killed in a plane crash on July 13, 1921. The school consists of three two-story buildings, with facilities for various extra and co-curricular engagements such as the arts, physical education, science, industrial arts, and music.

For three consecutive years, Wheeler Middle School has achieved being in the top 5 middle schools in the statewide assessments. With an average standard score of 92.11 for 2019, they ranked 2nd among other middle schools in Hawaii.

Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School rests within the historic Wheeler Army Airfield amidst the stunning Ko’olau and Waianae mountain ranges.

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Niu Valley Middle School

Wearing the colors red and yellow, Niu Valley Middle School lies in the quiet residential area of Niu Valley in Honolulu. Established in 1955, the school started with just the seventh grade, eventually expanding their offerings to include the 6th and 8th grade. Now, it is home to approximately 900 students, with a student to teacher ratio of 17.8.

Niu Valley is the first authorized public middle school to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum designed by the International Baccalaureate (IB). The MYP curriculum comprises eight subject groups, namely, language and literature, individuals and society, mathematics, sciences, physical and health education, language acquisition, arts, and design. What makes the curriculum stand out is its inclusion of four themes, namely, approaches to teaching and approaches to learning, global contexts and concepts.

They constantly rank among the top 5 middle schools in O’ahu with an average standard score of 90.4. Along with academics, Niu Valley provides ample extra and co-curricular activities. This includes athletic, band, robotics, and visual arts programs, among others. Improvement efforts in the school are made possible with the advice and support of “the Friends of Niu Valley”, consisting of the parents and community.

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Kaimuki Middle School

Kaimuki Middle School’s mission is to provide "a positive learning environment that meets the unique needs of adolescents and their supporters". Approximately 1000 students are enrolled in the school from grades 6 to 8. The student to teacher ratio is 17.0, with more than 60 teachers in the school grounds.

Kaimuki Middle School is a recipient of many awards and recognitions including the National and State Blue Ribbon School of Excellence titles, the Hawai`i Distinguished School Award, which was awarded to them for four consecutive years, and various extra-curricular program honors.

They were also recognized in the "Best of the Best" Middle School by The Honolulu Advertiser, and included in the Top 100 School ranking by the National Association for Secondary Schools.

The school continues to perform well on statewide assessments, with a 90 average standard score, ranking better than 94.2% of middle schools in Hawaii. Nearby the vicinity, students have access to the Kilauea District Park, which is a public field where they can run around or do various sports activities such as tennis or softball. You can find Kaimuki Middle school in the residential neighbourhood of O’ahu, situated on the mountain side area of Diamond Head.

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Kailua Intermediate School

Kailua Intermediate School is the “Home of the Mighty Junior Surfriders”, providing education to approximately 800 students from grades 7 to 8, with a student to teacher ratio of 15.1.

The school offers a plethora of learning opportunities for their students. One of these involve a total of sixteen electives, including Crafts, Piano, Peer Education, Engineering, Polynesian Dance, and Body Conditioning, to name a few.

Kailua Intermediate School ensures that each student has access to the best resources by equipping each classroom with technologies that enhance learning and instruction. They also ensure some of the best teachers available with two Hawaii Association of Middle Schools (HAMS) Teachers of the Year and three teachers who have earned National Board certification.

The school remains exemplary with an average standard score of 89.60, placing 5th out of 69 middle schools.

You can find the school grounds minutes away from Kailua’s District Park and white sandy beaches, which are perfect destinations for unwinding from school-related stress and enjoying outdoor recreation.

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Summary

Whichever middle school you choose to enrol your child in, O’ahu schools assure you of the best education, resources, and environment for your child. It’s safe to say that you won’t have to worry much about your child’s education when moving here in O’ahu.