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Halifax Area Middle School

Halifax Area SD · Dauphin County · 3940 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032.0

(717)896-3416

5/10
#267
Rank 267 out of 520
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #301 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #324 · 38th percentile
Science10/10 · #46 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Halifax Area Middle School sits in the quiet, rural stretch of Dauphin County along the Susquehanna River, where small-town Pennsylvania life moves at a slower, more grounded pace — and that community feel carries right into the school. The standout here is science, where students perform at a genuinely impressive level that punches well above the school's overall ranking, making it a great fit for families with kids who are curious about the natural world or hands-on learning. Families who value a tight-knit school environment away from the bustle of Harrisburg, just 25 miles south, will find Halifax a comfortable and unpretentious place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

254 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
218 (86%)
Hispanic
14 (6%)
Multiple Races
14 (6%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged112 (44%)
Students with Disabilities56 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

263
Enrollment
23.2
Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #410 · 21st percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.