Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 549 students in Halifax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Halifax School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
549 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Halifax School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
91%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,335 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,900 is less than the state median of $24,602. 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
$11,335
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,900
$24,602
Best Halifax School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
464 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Grades: K-6
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax School District?
Halifax School District manages 1 public schools serving 549 students.
What is the rank of Halifax School District?
Halifax School District is ranked #113 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $20,900 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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