Halifax School District
School District · Kingston, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Halifax?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Halifax as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Halifax Elementary
Halifax · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,160
$5,211 vs Massachusetts median
District size
549 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
Top-Rated Schools in Halifax
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halifax Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.7/10, Halifax demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Halifax Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Halifax students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
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 6.7/10. 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 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Halifax?
Across schools in Halifax with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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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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