The top reported proficiency rate is 93% in Science. The lowest is 90% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hudson Middle School
Hudson Middle School is a standard-size public middle school serving grades six through eight in Hudson, a walkable, historically rooted suburb of Akron. The school is located in Hudson City School District, which in November 2023 passed its first new operating levy in roughly a generation—a property-tax increase that stabilizes the district's funding base and is a material consideration for families relocating to the area.
The school's academic results are strong across the board. In the most recent state testing year, proficiency rates in English language arts, math, and science all exceeded the vast majority of schools tested statewide. The school achieved high participation rates in testing, suggesting comprehensive coverage rather than selective participation. Science proficiency was the highest of the three core subjects, followed by English language arts, then math; all three sit well above the midpoint among comparable districts in Summit County. A science testing result from 2016-17 also showed solid performance.
The enrollment is stable and moderately diverse. The school serves roughly a thousand students split roughly evenly across the three grades, with the large majority white and a smaller but meaningful mix of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the generally affluent character of Hudson. Data on special education enrollment and English learner enrollment were not available.
Hudson itself is a deliberately managed, downtown-oriented residential community with colonial architecture, tree-lined streets, a historic commercial core, and strong civic engagement around parks, greens, and a mixed-use downtown development called First & Main. The city has weathered a significant economic shift: its largest employer for decades, JOANN Inc., closed all operations in 2025 with layoffs at its Hudson headquarters, though the site is being redeveloped as commercial and light industrial space. The city is pursuing medium-density housing in its "Clinton Crossing" project northwest of downtown and has zoned the South Darrow Road corridor for mixed-use redevelopment. Housing values are above state average and reflect the area's appeal to affluent families; mortgage costs and rent-to-income ratios indicate the area is relatively expensive compared to national norms but the median household income is also strong.
The school sits within a district that made a deliberate financial commitment in 2023 after years without new revenue. For families considering Hudson, the property tax increase from that levy is part of the cost calculation, balanced against strong academic results, a stable peer environment, and a community that has invested in its downtown and parks infrastructure.
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