Aliamanu Middle School

3271 Salt Lake Boulevard

School District

Hawaii Department Of Education
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 26, 2023

Phenomenal 2 years. It’s clear the faculty and staff care for each of the kids. Our daughter came from a strong out of state elementary school in advanced classes. Aliamanu didn’t miss a beat - continuing to challenge her. The school’s frequent email communication with parents was greatly appreciated as our kid is not one to bring things home. Highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2023

Our student has excelled during their time at AMS. The opportunities given, love from the staff, and whole atmosphere of the school have made middle school an amazing experience. The administration and staff works tirelessly to provide students so many new opportunities, mentoring from community adults, and the chance to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Submitted by other on May 22, 2023

Very caring teachers and staff.The school provides a great learning environment for the students along with great opportunities for student involvement.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2023

Overall a good experience at AMS! Academically it is on par with other Hawaii middle schools and they offer a ton of extra programs for students of all different interests to be involved in. For example, robotics, mural making, music programs, amazing shake, athletics & spring break trips. What makes it stand out is it’s exceptional support to military families. Obviously, no middle school is perfect so there are issues with vaping, general middle school shenanigans and the occasional unmotivated teacher but so far the benefits have far outweighed these issues. Middle schoolers make a lot of mistakes so I have appreciated how the administration cares for the kids and while quick to discipline they are also quick to forgive and help steer kids towards success.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2023

This school was terrible, some of the teachers are rude and some are great but one of these teachers in particular (no names are being mentioned) has cursed these kids out in front of the whole class to hear and they don’t email us enough about assignments and is always super strict with missing assignments and stuff, and they are always super strict with the dress code for an example they say no throw on hoodies and yet the kids have an ID so it really defeats the whole purpose of buying an ID, and the Uplink program is terrible because the kids are bullying each other and it becomes annoying, and I always here that there’s some crazy fight or something really stupid that happened at school and I find that to be ridiculous. I highly don’t recommend going to this school unless you’re ok with the things that are mentioned.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2022

Aliamanu Middle School was recommended to us by a friend who is an educator from the mainland. She had had a very positive experience with her child attending Aliamanu, and was very pleased with the faculty, staff, and educational experience. Moving from the mainland, we took her advice and could not be happier. They work tirelessly to ensure the best educational environment for their students and strive to meet individual needs. The communication between the administration and parents has been top-notch, especially while navigating the Covid 19 pandemic. They are always looking for ways to get families involved in the school, and to provide unique opportunities for the students challenge themselves. If you are moving to the area, I highly recommend looking into Aliamanu Middle School.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2022

Aliamanu Middle has been a wonderful experience. Many opportunities for extracurricular and leadership. We have loved the teachers and support from the staff. Great communication with parents and they do everything they can to improve and meet the needs of the students.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2021

Our family is very happy with our experience at Aliamanu Middle School. The campus is beautiful and has a very welcoming feel. The teachers and staff are invested in encouraging students to excel academically and personally. Students are treated as individuals with unique needs and the school is great at creating events and programming to develop the whole child. The administration at AMS is constantly reaching out to be accessible to parents and the electives the school offers allow my child to try new things.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2021

We'd heard mix reviews about the school before arriving on island. After attending a couple of parent meetings with the new(ish) principal that were really impressive, we decided to enroll our son with the idea we'd pull him out if things didn't go well. Turns out he's having a great experience. He likes his classes and most of his teachers. He seems reasonably challenged but not stressed out. He was selected for the leadership program which is a great class teaching the kids leadership and organizational skills and giving them the responsibility for making decisions about the school and implementing new programs. He loves it. I wish the extracurriculars were back on, but I understand the caution with COVID still making the rounds. The times I've reached out to teachers and counselors, they've been responsive and caring. I'm glad we decided to give the school a chance.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2020

My twin boys and daughter loved this school! My autistic son got the help and challenges he need! The staff is friendly and always make time for your needs. Higy recommended.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2020

As a parent I am satisfied of the experience At this school. My daughters came home happy every day, homeworks always done or almost done. My daughter was not the best at math in elementary, but learned so much at Aliamanu that finished with an A. My other child was picked for Algebra and advanced art, not from asking but because teacher paid attention to her and saw potential, so I was very pleased. As students, my daughters had an awesome time!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2020

I was skeptical at first, simply because the school did not have a good reputation back in 2015. Since then, there are new leaders and teacher making changes to the culture and placing students FIRST. My daughter LOVES going to AMS and I can't thank the Principal, Faculty and Staff enough.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2020

This school has really turned around thanks to the principalAnd staff. I highly recommend the Uplink after school program.
Submitted by other on October 25, 2019

Worst school ever. I was bullied and the teachers and administration did nothing about it. There was the time I was bullied in front of a teacher. Not only did she not do anything to the bullies she gave ME a dirty look. Good luck if you attend this horrible school- you'll need it.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2019

So happy we brought our kids here... They are having a great experience and we are on our 3rd one in this school and still have a few to go..
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2019

Horrible. After school program Uplink is poorly managed. Teachers speak with disrespect to the students. There's problems with vaping. Children experience panic attacks due to the disorganization
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2018

I was nervous at first to put my child here, due to past ratings, but I am very happy with this school. My child is quite happy and well adjusted at Aliamanu.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2018

Approaching our 4th year at AMS (children are 12, 13, & 14 years) with 2 more years to go. We are a local Navy family. We have been blown aways with all the positive change that has been taken place at AMS over theses last 3 years. With any change/improvement it takes time for statistics to catch up. We encourage parents to reach out to the school and talk with administration, they have an open door policy. In our opinion AMS should be an 8/10. Prepared our children for a smooth transition with educational/social/life skills for high school.
Submitted by student on May 29, 2018

It was honestly a literal nightmare. I had the worst time there
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2017

Like many parents, we had the same reservations about sending our son to AMS. We agreed to give him the opportunity to continue school with his fellow classmates under the condition that he remained focused on his work and that there were no issues. Our son, began his 7th grade at AMS and did just fine. From a parents standpoint, there were still a lot of improvements we hoped to see that year that had not been achieved. As with many other schools, communication between school and families continues to be a major hurdle. I decided to volunteer my time at the school beside several other parents, which allowed us a glimpse into the school from an operational standpoint. I would have to say that although our son did fine and we experienced no issues, the school still needed a lot improving. Upon the start of this school year AMS underwent administrative changes that I will say, have brought about many positive changes. I am one of the parents that volunteered and assisted with the PTSO Board for the 2016-2017 school year and can honestly say that my son thoroughly enjoyed his last year at AMS. While the school is not where it needs to be academically, they are on the right track and direction in meeting many of the goals that would make them a competitive middle school. It takes a committed administration, staff and community to make a school successful. This school has begun many changes that will lead them to success!