Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Halifax Behavioral Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halifax Behavioral Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Halifax Behavioral Services's student population of 9 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Halifax Behavioral Services is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halifax Behavioral Services?
The graduation rate of Halifax Behavioral Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Halifax Behavioral Services?
9 students attend Halifax Behavioral Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Halifax Behavioral Services students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax Behavioral Services?
Halifax Behavioral Services has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Halifax Behavioral Services offer ?
Halifax Behavioral Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Halifax Behavioral Services part of?
Halifax Behavioral Services is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is Halifax Behavioral Services located?
Halifax Behavioral Services is located in the Commerce Professional Center neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL.
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