Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Halifax Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Halifax Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halifax Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Halifax Elementary School?
561 students attend Halifax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Halifax Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax Elementary School?
Halifax Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Halifax Elementary School offer ?
Halifax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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