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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,251 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 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,251 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
352 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hudson School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 443 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,695 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,055 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,695
$17,038
Spending / Student
$15,055
$17,011
Best Hudson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
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: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
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: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,718 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
70 County Road E
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 109:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter School
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3700
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hudson School District?
Hudson School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,251 students.
What is the rank of Hudson School District?
Hudson School District is ranked #44 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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?
87% of Hudson School District students are White, 5% 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 $15,055 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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