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Hudson Middle

1300 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, WI 54016Hudson School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,133
Students
Total enrolled
$14,986
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,133 students in grades 06–08 in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,986 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Hudson Middle is a very large middle in Hudson, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 1,133 students. The district invests $14,986 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hudson Middle

1,133
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
79
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution555 male · 578 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 166 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian2%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550669000728

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,986Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,986
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,594
Student Support$2,847
Administration$1,798
Operations$2,248
Other$1,499
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,986 spent per student, an estimated $6,639 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
61%
State government
30.5%
Local (property tax)
61.3%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hudson Prairie ElementaryRock ElementaryRiver Crest ElementaryWillow River Elementary
+2 more
↓
High School
Hudson HighHudson Virtual Charter School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Croix County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHudson School District →
Phone: (715)377-3820
NCES ID: 550669000728
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hudson seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hudson School District
High
Hudson High
1,783 students · 09–12
13% FRL
Elem
Hudson Prairie Elementary
509 students · KG–05
9% FRL
Elem
Rock Elementary
405 students · KG–05
20% FRL
Elem
River Crest Elementary
373 students · PK–05
16% FRL
Other
Hudson 4K
348 students · PK–PK
5% FRL
Elem
Willow River Elementary
314 students · KG–05
16% FRL
Elem
North Hudson Elementary
278 students · KG–05
15% FRL
Elem
Houlton Elementary
225 students · KG–05
11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1300 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.