HALIFAX AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Halifax Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Halifax Area SD school district, located in Halifax, PA with about 229 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Halifax Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Halifax Area Middle School, located at 3940 Peters Mountain Road in Halifax, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Halifax Area School District. Situated in a rural setting in Dauphin County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular activities.
The school is characterized by its commitment to community-oriented education, emphasizing the development of both academic proficiency and character. By prioritizing small-group engagement and personalized support, Halifax Area Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they are well-equipped for the transition to the high school level. With its focus on local values and student growth, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the academic and social development of the youth in the surrounding Halifax community.
For more information, contact Halifax Area MS at (717) 896-3416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
HALIFAX AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Halifax, PA with about 229 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Halifax Area SD
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 22.14
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HALIFAX AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.