Hudson’s public schools outscore 92% of Iowa districts
Math proficiency in Hudson’s districts is 80%, above the Iowa average (64%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hudson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hudson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 124 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hudson’s, its schools beat 85%, lower than their 92% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 81% and math 80% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,653 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Hudson High School. Enrollment is up 22% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
A: better than 92% of Iowa school districts, #9 of 140 Iowa towns. Test scores are above the Iowa average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hudson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hudson
Hudson Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 562 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 7–12 · 371 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hudson’s public schools are run by Hudson Community School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Hudson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Hudson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | A | Hudson |
| Cedar Falls | A− | Cedar Falls |
Every school in Hudson
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hudson’s schools
Are Hudson’s schools good?
By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hudson children attend outscore 92% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #9 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hudson in?
Hudson Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 933 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Hudson spend per student?
$11,653 in Hudson Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Hudson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hudson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.