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#725 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 40% in state
Halifax Elementary
Elementary School · Halifax · Halifax, MA
An elementary school in Halifax, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
464 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338
- Math 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Halifax Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Halifax Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated853/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Halifax), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,851
Median home value
$442,800
Median rent
$1,494/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
96.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Dennett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Bryantville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Indian HeadEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 4.9 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Halifax
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Halifax Elementary is listed in Halifax; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Halifax Elementary
Halifax Elementary is a public elementary school in Halifax, MA, part of Halifax, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Halifax Elementary
What grades does Halifax Elementary serve?
Halifax Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Halifax Elementary?
Halifax Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Halifax Elementary rank in MA?
Halifax Elementary ranks #725 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Halifax Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Halifax Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Halifax Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Halifax Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Halifax Elementary a charter school?
No, Halifax Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Halifax Elementary a Title I school?
No, Halifax Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (781) 293-2581
- Area population (ZIP 02338)
- 7,734
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02338; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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