Most isle schools
meet or exceed
U.S. test norm
The results belie students' impressions
that they don't do well on such tests,
says the Education Department
By Rosemarie Bernardo
Star-Bulletin
A majority of Hawaii's public elementary schools met or exceeded the national norm on the 2000 Stanford Achievement Test, according to the state Department of Education.
Spokesman Greg Knudsen said, "Nearly two-thirds of the elementary schools are meeting or exceeding the national norms."
He said there is an impression among Hawaii's students that they do not perform well on standard achievement tests.
These results show they can, Knudsen said.
Although the Department of Education recognizes Hawaii students' improvement on the test scores, officials say it cannot reflect a school's entire education program and should not be used as a sole indicator of success.
To be included in the list, a school had to have at least 77 percent of its students scoring in average or high stanines in both the math and reading assessments.
The department will release the school-by-school results within two weeks.
Test success by schools is spread across isles
A listing of Hawaii schools that met or exceeded the national norm on the 2000 Stanford Achievement Test.
GRADE THREE
One hundred thirteen of the 177 schools, or 64 percent, meet or exceed the national norm in both the math and reading testing areas:
Honolulu District: Aina Haina, Ala Wai, Aliiolani, Hahaione, Hokulani, Jefferson, Kaahumanu, Kahala, Kamiloiki, Koko Head, Kuhio, Liholiho, Liliuokalani, Lincoln, Lunalilo, Maemae, Manoa, Noelani, Nuuanu, Pauoa, Waikiki, Wailupe Valley, Wilson.
Central District: Aiea, Aliamanu, Hale Kula, Helemano, Hickam, Iliahi, Kaala, Kipapa, Makalapa, Mililani Mauka, Mililani Uka, Mililani Waena, Moanalua, Mokulele, Nimitz, Pearl Harbor, Pearl Harbor Kai, Pearl Ridge, Salt Lake, Scott, Shafter, Solomon, Waialua, Waimalu, Webling, Wheeler.
Leeward District: Barbers Point, Ewa, Holomua, Honowai, Iroquois Point, Kaimiloa, Kaleiopuu, Kanoelani, Kapolei, Lehua, Manana, Mauka Lani, Momilani, Pearl City, Pearl City Highlands, Waikele.
Windward District: Ahuimanu, Aikahi, Hauula, Heeia, Kaelepulu, Kahaluu, Kahuku, Kailua, Kainalu, Kaneohe, Kapunahala, Keolu, Lanikai, Maunawili, Mokapu, Sunset Beach.
Hawaii District: De Silva, Hilo Union, Holualoa, Hookena, Kahakai, Kapiolani, Kealakehe, Konawaena, Laupahoehoe, Paauilo, Waiakea, Waiakeawaena, Waikoloa.
Maui District: Haiku, Kamalii, King Kamehameha III, Kihei, Kualapuu, Kula, Lanai, Lihikai, Makawao, Pukalani, Waihee, Wailuku.
Kauai District: Eleele, Hanalei, Kekaha, Kilauea, King Kaumualii, Koloa, Wilcox.
GRADE FIVE
One hundred fourteen of the 176 schools, or 65 percent, meet or exceed the national norm in both the math and reading testing areas:
Honolulu District: Aina Haina, Ala Wai, Aliiolani, Hahaione, Hokulani, Jefferson, Kaahumanu, Kahala, Kalihi, Kamiloiki, Kapalama, Kauluwela, Koko Head, Kuhio, Liholiho, Lincoln, Lunalilo, Maemae, Manoa, Noelani, Nuuanu, Pauoa, Waikiki, Wailupe Valley, Wilson.
Central District: Aliamanu, Hale Kula, Hickam, Kaala, Kipapa, Makalapa, Mililani Mauka, Mililani Uka, Mililani Waena, Moanalua, Mokulele, Nimitz, Pearl Harbor, Pearl Harbor Kai, Pearl Ridge, Red Hill, Salt Lake, Scott, Shafter, Solomon, Waimalu, Webling, Wheeler.
Leeward District: Barbers Point, Holomua, Iroquois Point, Kaimiloa, Kaleiopuu, Kanoelani, Kapolei, Lehua, Manana, Mauka Lani, Momilani, Palisades, Pearl City, Pearl City Highlands, Waikele.
Windward District: Ahuimanu, Aikahi, Enchanted Lake, Heeia, Kaelepulu, Kahuku, Kailua, Kainalu, Kaneohe, Kapunahala, Keolu, Lanikai, Maunawili, Mokapu, Puohala, Sunset Beach.
Hawaii District: De Silva, Hilo Union, Holualoa, Hookena, Kahakai, Kapiolani, Ka'u/Pahala, Kaumana, Keaau, Mountain View, Naalehu, Waiakea, Waiakeawaena, Waikoloa, Waimea.
Maui District: Haiku, Hana, Kamalii, King Kamehameha III, Kilohana, Kualapuu, Kula, Makawao, Maunaloa, Pukalani, Waihee, Wailuku.
Kauai District: Eleele, Hanalei, Kalaheo, Kapaa, Kekaha, Kilauea, King Kaumualii, Wilcox.
GRADE EIGHT
Fifteen of the 53 schools, or 28 percent, meet or exceed the national norm in both the math and reading testing areas:
Honolulu District: Kaimuki Middle, Kawananakoa Middle, Niu Valley Middle, Stevenson Middle.
Central District: Aliamanu Intermediate, Mililani Middle, Moanalua Middle, Wheeler Middle.
Windward District: Kailua Intermediate.
Hawaii District: Kealakehe Intermediate, Kohala High and Intermediate, Paauilo Elementary and Intermediate, Waiakea Intermediate.
Maui District: Kalama Intermediate.
Kauai District: Kauai High and Intermediate.
GRADE 10
Eleven of the 41 schools, or 27 percent, meet or exceed the national norm in both the math and reading testing areas:
Honolulu District: Kaiser High, Kalani High, Roosevelt High.
Central District: Mililani High, Moanalua High.
Leeward District: Pearl City High.
Windward District: Castle High, Kailua High, Kalaheo High.
Kauai District: Kapaa High, Kauai High and Intermediate.
Kailua High
teacher up for
national award
Star-Bulletin
Hawaii's Teacher of the Year is among the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year.
Derek Minakami, a science teacher at Kailua High School, joins teachers from Alabama, South Carolina and Vermont in as finalists.
The 2001 National Teacher of the Year will be announced in April.
Minakami is only the second Hawaii teacher to advance to the finals.
"We in the Department of Education are extremely honored and proud that one of our own is among the national finalists," Superintendent Paul LeMahieu said.
LeMahieu added, "His exceptional professional qualities make Derek an excellent representative of all teachers in Hawaii -- and the nation."
