The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Social studies. The lowest is 58% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle School serves grades six through eight in the town of the same name, a community positioned as a western outpost of the Twin Cities metro area in St. Croix County. The city has grown steadily as a retail and tourist destination along the St. Croix River, with a historic downtown, a pedestrian walkway known as The Dike, and a county courthouse anchoring civic life. It is one of the faster-growing cities in the state, and the broader county is also seeing population increases, which puts enrollment pressure on the school district. The Hudson School District has an active school closure planning and elementary boundary review process underway, which is the kind of change that can reshape attendance zones for families with younger children. Hudson Middle itself sits on a separate campus, one of several school sites distributed across the community rather than clustered downtown.
The school enrolls a large student body for a middle school, about the size one would expect for a community of this scale. Its student composition is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and small representations of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. A relatively low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting an overall advantaged economic profile relative to many schools in the state. Data on special education identification and English learner status were not provided, so a parent who needs to know about those supports may want to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Hudson Middle posts results that are strong by most measures. Math proficiency is solid across all three grades, with a pattern that suggests eighth graders perform particularly well. English language arts scores are also consistent: a healthy majority of students meet or exceed the state bar in each grade. Social studies results for eighth graders are even higher. Science, tested only in eighth grade, shows a softer result, with a smaller majority reaching proficiency. A family may want to ask how science instruction is structured and what supports are available for that subject, especially if a child is headed into high school coursework that builds on it. The overall picture across tested subjects and grades places the school above the midpoint relative to the seven districts in St. Croix County, and in the top quartile for that set.
Because the school serves only through eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, which is expected given the grade configuration. Chronic absenteeism data and discipline data were also absent from the available information. The school operates as a regular public school, is not a charter, and no magnet or Title I status was reported. Housing in the school's zip code carries a value that is above the state and national benchmarks. Rent levels are similarly elevated, and the combination of higher home prices and a larger school points to a community where the housing market is a meaningful factor in school access.
The combination of above-average test performance, a low poverty rate, and a growing suburban community with a mix of historic downtown and newer hilltop development makes Hudson Middle a school that will appeal to many families. The active district boundary planning is a practical detail worth monitoring, as it could affect future feeder patterns. The softer science result is the one area where a parent may want to have a conversation with the administration about how the school approaches that part of the curriculum and what resources are allocated to it.
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