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#50 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 2% in state

North Hudson Elementary

Elementary School · Hudson School District · Hudson, WI

An elementary school in Hudson, WI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

510 Lemon St N, Hudson, WI 54016

  • Math 75% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,003
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at North Hudson Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.4%

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 North Hudson Elementary 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 Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,769/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hudson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$111,402

Median home value

$425,900

Median rent

$1,431/mo

College educated

49.9%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54016; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–80.9 mi149Compare →
Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.9 mi200Compare →
Willow River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–50.9 mi298Compare →

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.

Hudson School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$15,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About North Hudson Elementary

North Hudson Elementary is a public elementary school in Hudson, WI, part of Hudson School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hudson Elementary

What grades does North Hudson Elementary serve?

North Hudson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Hudson Elementary?

North Hudson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Hudson Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hudson Elementary rank in WI?

North Hudson Elementary ranks #50 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is North Hudson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hudson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 North Hudson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hudson Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Hudson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is North Hudson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

14.4% of students at North Hudson Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
St. Croix County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 54016)
33,784
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
41.4
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54016; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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