Top Rankings
Hudson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,902 students in Hudson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hudson School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
4,902 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hudson School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,533 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,271 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$90 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,533
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,271
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hudson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hudson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1118 Fourth St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter School
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hudson School District?
Hudson School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,902 students.
What is the rank of Hudson School District?
Hudson School District is ranked #46 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson School District?
86% of Hudson School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hudson School District?
Hudson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hudson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,271 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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