Hudson

Hudson, Massachusetts — 5 schools

2,357
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$27,756
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hudson operates 5 public schools serving 2,357 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,322 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,756 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 56.2% local, 36.8% state, and 7.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $145,345 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #35 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 156.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 26.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.3% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American across the district's schools.

Hudson High accounts for 33.8% of all Hudson student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hudson-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hudson school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Hudson school enrollment ranges from 249 students (lowest) to 784 students (highest), a spread of 535 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hudson student-counselor ratio is 156:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hudson chronic absenteeism rate is 26.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Hudson is typically wider than the Hudson-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
36.8%
State
56.2%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
35 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$145,345
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Hudson.

White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
156.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hudson

School Enrollment
Hudson High
784
David J. Quinn Middle School
546
C a Farley
474
Forest Avenue Elementary
269
Mulready Elementary
249

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hudson?

Hudson has 5 schools, including 3 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,357 students.

How much does Hudson spend per student?

Hudson spends $27,756 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #35 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Hudson?

The average teacher salary in Hudson is $145,345 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hudson?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hudson?

Hudson students are 68.3% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hudson?

Hudson has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #35 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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