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Halifax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 531 students in Halifax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Halifax School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,824 Schools
# Students
531 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Halifax School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
91%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,608 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,719
$23,855
Spending / Student
$21,608
$24,613
Best Halifax School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
464 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Gr: K-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax School District?
Halifax School District manages 1 public schools serving 531 students.
What is the rank of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District is ranked #124 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax School District?
91% of Halifax School District 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 School District?
Halifax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Halifax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,608 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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