Halifax Area Middle School

Summary:

Halifax Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Halifax Area School District. The school has 273 students and is located in Halifax, PA. The school district is ranked 259 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Halifax Area Middle School has shown inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 162 to 483 out of Pennsylvania middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (33.2%) and PSSA English Language Arts (58.6%) are both above the state averages, but its PSSA Math proficiency rates have been lower than the district and state averages in recent years. The school has performed well for its White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, ranking 279 and 267 out of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. However, the school has experienced a slight increase in its dropout rates, from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Central Dauphin Middle School and Greenwood Middle School generally outperform Halifax Area Middle School, with higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, as well as lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that the school's challenges may be related to the socioeconomic factors of its student population, which has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. By focusing on improving math instruction and addressing the slight increase in dropout rates, the school can work to provide a more equitable and effective educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 3940 Peters Mountain Rd
       Halifax, PA  17032


(717) 896-3416

District: Halifax Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,519 Help


Students who attend Halifax Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Halifax Area High School

Feeder schools for Halifax Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Halifax Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Compare Details Halifax Area Middle School ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.52. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Halifax Area Middle School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Halifax Area Middle School is $12,519.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Halifax Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax Area Middle School 279th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Halifax Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Halifax Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax Area School District 259th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Halifax Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Halifax Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.47 414th 643 35.6%
2004 54.32 374th 663 43.6%
2005 43.16 468th 687 31.9%
2006 60.20 347th 736 52.9%
2007 64.05 298th 749 60.2%
2008 59.54 360th 753 52.2%
2009 63.46 316th 770 59.0%
2010 59.91 390th 805 51.6%
2011 64.89 347th 825 57.9%
2012 68.97 298th 834 64.3%
2013 71.48 226th 758 70.2%
2014 60.21 337th 728 53.7%
2015 45.24 499th 835 40.2%
2016 41.81 545th 870 37.4%
2017 38.75 563rd 877 35.8%
2018 52.88 452nd 861 47.5%
2019 55.53 441st 891 50.5%
2021 42.13 483rd 797 39.4%
2022 56.24 394th 883 55.4%
2023 78.47 162nd 893 81.9%
2024 67.52 279th 891 68.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Halifax Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.25 123rd 874 85.9%
2024 64.14 267th 877 69.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Halifax Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.26 280th 860 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Halifax Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.42 262nd 870 69.9%
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Rank History for White students at Halifax Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.26 176th 681 74.2%
2024 54.85 279th 673 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Halifax Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 287 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 318 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 320 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 351 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 333 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 333 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 309 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 315 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 312 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 302 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 288 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 275 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 275 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 288 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 298 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 300 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 290 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 280 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2009 274 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 1 282
2010 268 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 4 277
2011 237 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 248
2012 239 2 0 5 1 0 5 0 252
2013 223 3 1 2 1 0 6 0 236
2014 241 3 4 6 1 0 5 0 260
2015 237 3 6 7 0 0 5 0 258
2016 237 4 6 7 0 0 4 0 258
2017 220 4 4 10 0 0 2 0 240
2018 215 2 3 7 0 0 2 0 229
2019 205 5 4 11 0 0 4 0 229
2020 218 5 4 13 0 0 9 0 249
2021 210 4 3 11 0 0 6 0 234
2022 260 1 4 9 0 0 5 0 279
2023 244 4 4 13 0 0 8 0 273
2024 258 9 3 13 0 0 12 0 295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Halifax Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 19.7 14.6 n/a
1989 301 19.3 15.5 n/a
1990 312 21.5 14.5 0
1991 290 22.3 13.0 n/a
1992 322 23.3 13.8 n/a
1993 324 15.0 21.6 n/a
1994 357 15.0 23.8 n/a
1995 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1996 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1997 315 21.0 15.0 n/a
1998 318 21.5 14.8 n/a
1999 313 24.5 12.8 n/a
2000 305 26.0 11.7 0
2001 294 25.0 11.8 0
2002 282 25.3 11.1 0
2003 282 25.3 11.1 0
2004 295 25.4 11.6 0
2005 305 26.3 11.6 0
2006 306 25.3 12.1 0
2007 297 25.7 11.6 0
2008 286 35.9 8.0 n/a
2009 282 27.0 10.4 n/a
2010 277 27.2 10.1 27.8
2011 248 24.4 10.1 25.8
2012 252 22.3 11.2 27
2013 236 23.0 10.2 33.9
2014 260 22.6 11.4 31.9
2015 258 23.0 11.2 41.5
2016 258 23.0 11.2 36
2017 240 21.7 11.0 n/a
2018 229 22.1 10.3 n/a
2019 229 22.1 10.3 30.6
2020 249 22.1 11.2 n/a
2021 234 21.1 11.0 36.8
2022 279 21.1 13.1 28.3
2023 273 21.0 13.0 31.1
2024 295 21.0 14.0 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Halifax Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 19.7 14.6 n/a
1989 301 19.3 15.5 n/a
1990 312 21.5 14.5 0
1991 290 22.3 13.0 n/a
1992 322 23.3 13.8 n/a
1993 324 15.0 21.6 n/a
1994 357 15.0 23.8 n/a
1995 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1996 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1997 315 21.0 15.0 n/a
1998 318 21.5 14.8 n/a
1999 313 24.5 12.8 n/a
2000 305 26.0 11.7 0
2001 294 25.0 11.8 0
2002 282 25.3 11.1 0
2003 282 25.3 11.1 0
2004 295 25.4 11.6 0
2005 305 26.3 11.6 0
2006 306 25.3 12.1 0
2007 297 25.7 11.6 0
2008 286 35.9 8.0 n/a
2009 282 27.0 10.4 n/a
2010 277 27.2 10.1 27.8
2011 248 24.4 10.1 25.8
2012 252 22.3 11.2 27
2013 236 23.0 10.2 33.9
2014 260 22.6 11.4 31.9
2015 258 23.0 11.2 41.5
2016 258 23.0 11.2 36
2017 240 21.7 11.0 n/a
2018 229 22.1 10.3 n/a
2019 229 22.1 10.3 30.6
2020 249 22.1 11.2 n/a
2021 234 21.1 11.0 36.8
2022 279 21.1 13.1 28.3
2023 273 21.0 13.0 31.1
2024 295 21.0 14.0 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Halifax Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $18,549 (100.0%) $18,549
2020 $00 (0.0%) $20,568 (100.0%) $20,568
2021 $00 (0.0%) $13,258 (100.0%) $13,258
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,519 (100.0%) $12,519

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Halifax Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 441st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 893 Middle schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Halifax Area Middle School)12.333.9
 21.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Halifax Area Middle School)49.466.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Halifax Area Middle School)40.737.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Halifax Area Middle School)7573.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Halifax Area Middle School)32.445.6
 13.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Halifax Area Middle School)63.480.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Halifax Area Middle School)6970.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Halifax Area Middle School)27.338.9
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Halifax Area Middle School)63.480.7
 17.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Halifax Area Middle School)63.565.4
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students229273
 19.2%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic1113
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White205244
 19%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%31.1%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax Area Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Halifax Area Middle School.

Students who attend Halifax Area Middle School usually go on to attend Halifax Area High School

Students at Halifax Area Middle School are 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Halifax Area Middle School ranks 279th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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