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#3336 of 3,778 schools in FL

Hudson Academy

Middle School · Pasco · Hudson, FL

A Pasco middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14540 COBRA WAY, Hudson, FL 34669

  • Math 31% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Hudson Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2013
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hudson Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,648

Median home value

$219,200

Median rent

$1,285/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Esthers SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.0 mi59Compare →
Grace Christian Schools of PascoPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–122.4 mi180Compare →
Bayonet Point Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–83.7 mi662Compare →
Hope Ranch Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–124.2 mi145Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#79 of 97
District spending per student
$10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hudson Academy is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hudson Academy

Hudson Academy is a public middle school in Hudson, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 928 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,336 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson Academy

What grades does Hudson Academy serve?

Hudson Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Hudson Academy?

Hudson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hudson Academy rank in FL?

Hudson Academy ranks #3,336 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Hudson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hudson Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hudson Academy a charter school?

No, Hudson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hudson Academy a Title I school?

No, Hudson Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hudson Academy?

68.6% of students at Hudson Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
928
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
Area population (ZIP 34669)
14,225
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
46.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34669; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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