Niu Valley Middle School, Home of the Lancers, is located in East Honolulu and serves the communities of Hawaii Kai (Kalama Valley, Kamehame, Mariner's Ridge, Koko Head, Poipu, Hahaione), Kuliouou, Niu Valley, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Wailupe Valley, Aina Haina and Waialae Iki Ridge. The school community is largely upper-middle in income level, with nearly half of the adults being college graduates.
Niu Valley Middle School has adopted a middle school philosophy and organization. A pilot class of Grade 6 students was added in the 2005-06 school year; a new beginning for the school's golden anniversary. The entire Kaiser Complex will be moving all Grade 6 classes to Niu Valley in the 2006-07 school year.
The faculty and staff are determined to provide quality student support to meet the unique needs of every student. The school has a strong Academic core curriculum, a thriving Arts program, and a competitive Athletics program: The three A's. The core subject teachers are organized into grade level teams and complimented with teachers of the elective courses. Each student is further assigned to an advisory program--the entire teaching and support faculty implement this program. In addition, there are exploratory courses in the Fine Arts, Educational Technology, Leadership, and Physical Education. Specialized instruction is provided for students identified as Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and English as a Second Language.
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited Niu Valley Middle School in 2001 for a period of six (6) years with a three (3) year review. The school is currently preparing for an on-site visit by the WASC accreditation team in early 2007. Niu Valley Middle School's School Community Council (SCC) completed its inaugural year of overseeing the school in the 2005-'06 school year. Its volunteer parent support organization is called the Friends of Niu Valley.
Niu Valley Middle School was awarded a banner from the Hawaii State Department of Education/Frito Lay Blue Ribbon Program in 2003 and 2005 in recognition of its eligibility for national-level consideration. Lancers have represented the school well in state, district and school competition in academics, the performing and visual arts and in athletics.
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City Honolulu
Island Oahu
Zip 96821
Grade From Gr 6
Grade To Gr 8
Contact Person Justin Mew
Phone # 808 377-2440
Fax # 808 377-2444
Website http://power2.k12.hi.us/index.cfm?siteID=57
Number of Teachers 47
Number of Students 774
District Name Honolulu
Complex Area Name Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani
Complex Name Kaiser
School Code 139
School Name Short Niu Valley Middle
Military Impacted No
Niu Valley Middle School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Niu Valley Middle School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Niu Valley Middle School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Niu Valley Middle School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Niu Valley Middle School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Niu Valley Middle School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Niu Valley Middle School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Niu Valley Middle School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Niu Valley Middle School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Niu Valley Middle School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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