Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hudson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudson K-8 serves the northern part of Long Beach, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudson's student population of 224 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson is 0.61, which is less 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson's ranking?
Hudson is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hudson?
224 students attend Hudson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hudson students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudson?
Hudson has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hudson offer ?
Hudson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hudson part of?
Hudson is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hudson located?
Hudson is located in the Westside neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Westside.
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