B+ Top 35%

Halifax Elementary School

Grades K-06 HALIFAX, MA

Moved down 112 places from 2024 to 2025

#286 State Rank
C District Grade
464 Plymouth Street, HALIFAX, MA 02338
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
530 Students
94.4% Attendance Rate
51.1 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

62.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

14.5% exceeding expectations

2023 54.5% 54.5%
2024 55% 55%
2025 62.5% 62.5%

Mathematics

52.8% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5.5% exceeding expectations

2023 49% 49%
2024 55.5% 55.5%
2025 52.8% 52.8%

Science

57% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 48% 48%
2024 61% 61%
2025 57% 57%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 69%20%
2025English Language Arts04 63%20%
2025English Language Arts05 57%3%
2025English Language Arts06 61%15%
2025Mathematics03 65%12%
2025Mathematics04 45%8%
2025Mathematics05 58%1%
2025Mathematics06 43%1%
2025Science05 57%9%
2024English Language Arts03 73%18%
2024English Language Arts04 46%7%
2024English Language Arts05 46%7%
2024English Language Arts06 55%17%
2024Mathematics03 69%18%
2024Mathematics04 51%1%
2024Mathematics05 60%7%
2024Mathematics06 42%2%
2024Science05 61%15%
2023English Language Arts03 59%6%
2023English Language Arts04 44%1%
2023English Language Arts05 57%4%
2023English Language Arts06 58%14%
2023Mathematics03 50%3%
2023Mathematics04 48%3%
2023Mathematics05 51%3%
2023Mathematics06 47%7%
2023Science05 48%2%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

530 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 90.8%
Hispanic 4.2%
Multiracial 2.3%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.4%

Gender

52.5% Male
47.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.9%
Special Education 21.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch 24.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.4% Attendance Rate
12.4% Chronic Absence

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Location

464 Plymouth Street, HALIFAX, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halifax Elementary School's grade rating?

Halifax Elementary School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #286 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 35% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Halifax Elementary School?

Approximately 530 students are enrolled at Halifax Elementary School.

How does Halifax Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Halifax Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (62% proficient), Mathematics (53% proficient), Science (57% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Halifax Elementary School?

Halifax Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Halifax Elementary School part of?

Halifax Elementary School is part of Halifax School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.