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#226 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 9% in state

Hudson Elementary School

Elementary School · Union City School District · Union City, NJ

An Union City School District elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

167 19TH ST, Union City, NJ 07087

  • Math 55% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+6.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+31.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$28,362
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Hudson Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 41 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 24 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hudson Elementary School 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 89Excellent Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,369

Median home value

$446,800

Median rent

$1,489/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colin Powell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.2 mi702Compare →
Miftaahul Uloom AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.3 mi89Compare →
St Francis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.4 mi240Compare →
Daniel Webster SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–20.5 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Union City School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 14
District spending per student
$28,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hudson Elementary School is listed in Union City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hudson Elementary School

Hudson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, NJ, part of Union City School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson Elementary School

What grades does Hudson Elementary School serve?

Hudson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?

Hudson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hudson Elementary School rank in NJ?

Hudson Elementary School ranks #226 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hudson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hudson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hudson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hudson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

77.7% of students at Hudson Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 07087)
66,375
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
37.8
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 07087; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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