Hudson KEight School

Summary:

Hudson KEight School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Birmingham, Alabama, with a student population of 633. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Hudson KEight School is predominantly African American (87.2% in 2022-2023).

Despite the school's high spending of $11,971 per student, which is higher than some nearby schools, Hudson KEight School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Alabama, with proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English language arts significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school has an extremely high percentage of students from low-income families, with 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, much higher than the surrounding schools in the Birmingham City district. Additionally, Hudson KEight School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.6 in 2022-2023.

In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Phillips Academy, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, even with similar student demographics. This suggests that there may be successful practices or approaches at these higher-performing schools that could be replicated or adapted to benefit Hudson KEight School. Addressing the persistent low performance, socioeconomic challenges, and potential resource allocation issues at Hudson KEight School will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support student learning and success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
       Birmingham, AL  35207-3758


(205) 231-3000

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,971 Help


Students who attend Hudson KEight School usually attend:

High:    George Washington Carver High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.2%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Compare Details Hudson KEight School ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 25th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hudson KEight School ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.2%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hudson KEight School is 18.6. 15 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson KEight School is $11,971, which is the 5th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hudson KEight School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson KEight School 679th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Hudson KEight School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson KEight School 423rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hudson KEight School in the ranking list.)

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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hudson KEight School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.54 605th 623 2.9%
2005 2.31 688th 688 0.0%
2006 5.50 685th 689 0.6%
2007 4.07 687th 698 1.6%
2008 23.17 618th 698 11.5%
2009 19.11 636th 696 8.6%
2010 44.36 477th 704 32.2%
2011 50.92 424th 709 40.2%
2012 76.52 108th 696 84.5%
2013 67.35 216th 696 69.0%
2014 10.53 661st 695 4.9%
2015 8.53 666th 691 3.6%
2016 6.04 682nd 691 1.3%
2017 5.24 683rd 688 0.7%
2018 3.24 678th 680 0.3%
2019 6.83 659th 681 3.2%
2021 7.80 687th 692 0.7%
2022 7.92 673rd 687 2.0%
2023 9.39 640th 680 5.9%
2024 4.98 679th 684 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.66 279th 280 0.4%
2018 12.51 334th 344 2.9%
2019 9.53 387th 392 1.3%
2021 15.04 388th 398 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 5.86 560th 567 1.2%
2018 5.12 648th 651 0.5%
2019 11.84 620th 649 4.5%
2021 8.81 650th 653 0.5%
2022 11.52 628th 651 3.5%
2023 13.80 575th 623 7.7%
2024 5.82 666th 670 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 4.87 637th 639 0.3%
2018 2.94 639th 640 0.2%
2019 7.18 634th 646 1.9%
2021 7.57 655th 656 0.2%
2022 8.45 642nd 656 2.1%
2023 10.75 602nd 645 6.7%
2024 5.97 642nd 650 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.76 625th 639 2.2%
2018 5.14 645th 650 0.8%
2019 8.08 627th 650 3.5%
2021 9.15 652nd 669 2.5%
2022 8.63 655th 669 2.1%
2023 9.40 614th 649 5.4%
2024 5.24 650th 655 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.89 420th 423 0.7%
2019 18.40 399th 426 6.3%
2021 13.73 424th 426 0.5%
2022 16.31 412th 426 3.3%
2023 17.91 393rd 427 8.0%
2024 10.74 416th 420 1.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hudson KEight School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.25 343rd 407 15.7%
2005 25.12 338th 415 18.6%
2006 14.03 381st 409 6.8%
2007 17.07 365th 412 11.4%
2008 26.83 333rd 417 20.1%
2009 39.94 280th 425 34.1%
2010 64.36 148th 435 66.0%
2011 66.62 144th 435 66.9%
2012 56.25 212th 436 51.4%
2013 48.27 279th 436 36.0%
2014 11.27 402nd 438 8.2%
2015 18.41 352nd 430 18.1%
2016 10.35 389th 432 10.0%
2017 7.45 412th 432 4.6%
2018 5.84 415th 423 1.9%
2019 11.38 398th 437 8.9%
2021 8.28 439th 440 0.2%
2022 12.78 382nd 432 11.6%
2023 12.30 394th 437 9.8%
2024 9.27 423rd 442 4.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.90 95th 254 62.6%
2021 16.64 266th 274 2.9%
2022 16.59 253rd 256 1.2%
2023 15.56 278th 281 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.62 334th 349 4.3%
2018 7.69 383rd 396 3.3%
2019 17.64 350th 396 11.6%
2021 10.45 413th 415 0.5%
2022 18.38 369th 421 12.4%
2023 15.63 376th 410 8.3%
2024 12.70 406th 437 7.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.97 357th 380 6.1%
2018 5.58 386th 392 1.5%
2019 7.91 378th 399 5.3%
2021 8.07 415th 415 0.0%
2022 13.24 386th 423 8.7%
2023 11.93 382nd 417 8.4%
2024 8.48 416th 426 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.16 369th 380 2.9%
2018 7.29 383rd 397 3.5%
2019 17.31 345th 399 13.5%
2021 9.79 413th 418 1.2%
2022 13.77 384th 427 10.1%
2023 13.70 375th 419 10.5%
2024 11.11 401st 428 6.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.33 239th 247 3.2%
2019 28.94 193rd 252 23.4%
2021 15.30 264th 266 0.8%
2022 27.12 211th 271 22.1%
2023 25.94 212th 263 19.4%
2024 21.49 236th 269 12.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hudson KEight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.36 136th 166 18.1%
2024 16.65 149th 164 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hudson KEight School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 755 755
1989 0 710 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1990 2 524 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 3 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 0 547 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1993 0 579 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1994 0 571 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 1 485 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 1 485 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 2 410 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 2 383 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 1 373 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 0 749 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 0 726 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 1 682 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 1 682 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 0 713 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 0 641 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 0 549 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2007 0 518 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 3 489 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2009 4 444 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 7 757 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2011 5 797 0 0 0 0 0 0 802
2012 2 589 0 0 0 0 2 0 593
2013 3 610 1 0 0 0 5 0 619
2014 5 746 3 1 0 0 3 0 758
2015 1 732 0 7 0 0 0 0 740
2016 1 744 0 4 1 1 0 0 751
2017 3 691 0 17 1 2 3 0 717
2018 2 712 0 32 0 1 3 0 750
2019 4 610 0 28 0 3 8 0 653
2020 2 622 0 48 1 2 4 0 679
2021 6 627 0 54 0 3 1 0 691
2022 3 633 0 57 0 3 2 0 698
2023 4 552 0 70 0 2 5 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hudson KEight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 755 30.0 25.1 0
1989 710 33.0 21.5 n/a
1990 526 27.0 19.4 0
1991 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1992 547 34.0 16.0 n/a
1993 579 32.0 18.1 n/a
1994 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
1995 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1996 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1997 412 28.2 14.6 71.4
1998 385 27.1 14.2 82.9
1999 374 28.0 13.4 48.9
2000 749 48.0 15.6 47.1
2001 726 49.0 14.8 33.5
2002 683 45.0 15.2 94.4
2003 683 45.0 15.2 94.4
2004 713 44.0 16.2 91.4
2005 641 47.0 13.6 93.1
2006 549 46.0 11.9 94.4
2007 518 39.5 13.1 95.6
2008 492 30.0 16.4 96.3
2009 448 29.7 14.9 97.5
2010 764 38.0 20.1 95.2
2011 802 39.0 20.5 70.3
2012 593 36.0 16.4 95.8
2013 619 39.0 15.8 94.7
2014 758 39.0 19.4 94.5
2015 740 36.0 20.5 82.4
2016 751 38.0 19.7 83.2
2017 717 37.0 19.3 83.4
2018 750 42.0 17.8 92.9
2019 653 38.0 17.1 94
2020 679 37.0 18.3 94.1
2021 691 37.0 18.6 94.1
2022 698 33.0 21.1 93.7
2023 633 34.0 18.6 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hudson KEight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 755 30.0 25.1 0
1989 710 33.0 21.5 n/a
1990 526 27.0 19.4 0
1991 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1992 547 34.0 16.0 n/a
1993 579 32.0 18.1 n/a
1994 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
1995 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1996 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1997 412 28.2 14.6 71.4
1998 385 27.1 14.2 82.9
1999 374 28.0 13.4 48.9
2000 749 48.0 15.6 47.1
2001 726 49.0 14.8 33.5
2002 683 45.0 15.2 94.4
2003 683 45.0 15.2 94.4
2004 713 44.0 16.2 91.4
2005 641 47.0 13.6 93.1
2006 549 46.0 11.9 94.4
2007 518 39.5 13.1 95.6
2008 492 30.0 16.4 96.3
2009 448 29.7 14.9 97.5
2010 764 38.0 20.1 95.2
2011 802 39.0 20.5 70.3
2012 593 36.0 16.4 95.8
2013 619 39.0 15.8 94.7
2014 758 39.0 19.4 94.5
2015 740 36.0 20.5 82.4
2016 751 38.0 19.7 83.2
2017 717 37.0 19.3 83.4
2018 750 42.0 17.8 92.9
2019 653 38.0 17.1 94
2020 679 37.0 18.3 94.1
2021 691 37.0 18.6 94.1
2022 698 33.0 21.1 93.7
2023 633 34.0 18.6 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hudson KEight School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,759 (23.0%) $9,210 (76.9%) $11,971

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson KEight School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 659th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th of 680 Elementary schools
 2.7%
Ranks 398th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 394th of 437 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)27.64.4
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)30.819.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)156.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.311.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)6.50
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.312.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)2523.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.312.7
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)9.82.9
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)16.511.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hudson KEight School)19.40
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)16.57
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653633
 3.1%
African American610552
 9.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2870
 150%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White44
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%94%
 0%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Hudson KEight School.

Students at Hudson KEight School are 87% African American, 11% Hispanic.

Students who attend Hudson KEight School usually go on to attend:

High : George Washington Carver High School

Hudson KEight School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Alabama elementary schools.


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