Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Hudson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)82%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Hudson Middle School?
216 students attend Hudson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hudson Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hudson Middle School?
Hudson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hudson Middle School offer ?
Hudson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hudson Middle School part of?
Hudson Middle School is part of Hudson Community School District.
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