Hudson Comm School District

136 S. Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hudson Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 933 students in Hudson Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hudson Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
933 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hudson Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#40 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
83%
68%
81%
70%
70-74%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
17.5%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,827 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,814
$18,179
Spending / Student
$12,827
$18,122

Best Hudson Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
245 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-3239
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hudson Comm School District?
Hudson Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 933 students.
What is the rank of Hudson Comm School District?
Hudson Comm School District is ranked #38 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson Comm School District?
89% of Hudson Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hudson Comm School District?
Hudson Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hudson Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,827 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 933 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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