Halifax Area MS, PA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
3940 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
How Halifax Area MS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score36
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Halifax Area MS
229Students
100%Low-Income Students
22Teachers
10 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 37% | 15% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 31% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 32% | 16% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 13% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 8% | 22% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Halifax Area MS
29%Math Proficiency
62%Reading Proficiency
46%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 58% | 50% |
| Male | 34% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 54% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 50% | 45% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 44% | 62% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 32% | 45% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 17% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Halifax Area MS
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
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Location Map
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