Serving 263 students in grades 5-8, Halifax Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Halifax Area Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 86.1 square miles in Halifax, PA. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.4 miles from the school to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halifax Area Middle School's student population of 263 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepared, Engaged & Responsible Citizens
School Rankings
Halifax Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halifax Area Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halifax Area Middle School's ranking?
Halifax Area Middle School is ranked #1370 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Halifax Area Middle School often compared to?
Halifax Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsburg Middle School, Upper Dauphin Area Middle School, Millersburg Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Halifax Area Middle School?
263 students attend Halifax Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Halifax Area Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Halifax Area Middle School?
Halifax Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halifax Area Middle School offer ?
Halifax Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax Area Middle School part of?
Halifax Area Middle School is part of Halifax Area School District.
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