Halifax Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
Should you attend Halifax Elementary School or West Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Halifax Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
531 students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#779 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
45
Grade 1 Students
89
70
Grade 2 Students
67
49
Grade 3 Students
67
74
Grade 4 Students
78
56
Grade 5 Students
68
55
Grade 6 Students
81
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
91%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%