Halifax School District
School District · Kingston, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,160
$5,211 vs Massachusetts median
District size
549 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Halifax
Halifax is a Kingston, Massachusetts school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $16,160 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Halifax is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Halifax Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Halifax students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Halifax, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Halifax with test data.
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Kingston
- Total Enrollment
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Halifax?
Halifax has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Halifax?
The average composite rating for Halifax is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Halifax?
Halifax spends $16,160 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Halifax?
The average student-teacher ratio in Halifax is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Halifax?
Halifax Elementary is the highest-rated school in Halifax with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Halifax?
Across schools in Halifax with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Halifax with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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