Hudson K-8 serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Hudson K-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudson K-8's student population of 550 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hudson K-8 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2399 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson K-8's ranking?
Hudson K-8 is ranked #2399 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hudson K-8?
550 students attend Hudson K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hudson K-8 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hudson K-8?
Hudson K-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hudson K-8 offer ?
Hudson K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hudson K-8 part of?
Hudson K-8 is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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