Enrollment
1,089
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudson, WI
Hudson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550669000728
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hudson, WI.
School address
District: Hudson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550669000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hudson, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,089 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students) and Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students) alongside Hudson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hudson Middle compares
Hudson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Hudson Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Hudson Middle.
$13,674
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 30.5%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hudson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Crest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson Middle
How many students attend Hudson Middle?
Hudson Middle has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Middle is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Middle?
13.2% of students at Hudson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Middle is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Hudson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Middle?
Hudson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudson Middle rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hudson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Hudson Middle a good school?
Hudson Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudson School District?
Besides Hudson Middle, Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students), Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students), and Rock Elementary (383 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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