Hudson School District
School District · Hudson, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Hudson School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hudson School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Hudson Elementary
Hudson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Houlton Elementary
Houlton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willow River Elementary
Hudson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#61 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,003
+$111 vs Wisconsin median
District size
5,251 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Hudson School District ranks #61 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Hudson School District's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Hudson Elementary (9.2/10), Houlton Elementary (9.1/10), and Willow River Elementary (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 14% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hudson School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hudson School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hudson Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Houlton Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Willow River Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Hudson Prairie Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | River Crest Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Hudson Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Rock Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hudson High | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hudson School District
Hudson School District is a Hudson, Wisconsin school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,003 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Hudson School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Hudson Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hudson School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hudson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hudson School District with test data.
Schools in Hudson School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Hudson
- Total Enrollment
- 5,251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 352
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hudson School District?
Hudson School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hudson School District?
The average composite rating for Hudson School District is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hudson School District?
Hudson School District spends $15,003 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hudson School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hudson School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hudson School District?
North Hudson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hudson School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hudson School District?
Across schools in Hudson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hudson School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Hudson School District has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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