Halifax Area MS

3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032

273 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

273

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halifax Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
244 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Halifax Area SD
Phone:	(717)896-3416
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 64