Hudson Academy

Summary:

Hudson Academy is a public middle school located in Spring Hill, Florida, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 964 students. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hudson Academy faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of White students (68.98%) compared to the surrounding schools, a very high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 27.0% to 37.3% over the past few years, and consistently lower test scores than the Pasco District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 51% in the Pasco District and 53% statewide. Additionally, Hudson Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.93% to 80.48% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Hudson Academy generally underperforms, it does have some areas of strength, such as its high proficiency rates in EOC/Algebra 1 (97% in 2023-2024), which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school may be able to replicate this success in other subject areas. Additionally, the nearby Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Hudson Academy and other nearby public schools on standardized tests, indicating that the charter school model may be a successful approach in this area. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be a key focus for Hudson Academy and the Pasco District to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 4-8

 14540 Cobra Way
       Hudson, FL  34669


(727) 774-8200

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,759 Help


Feeder schools for Hudson Academy:

Elementary:    Hudson Primary Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  964

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Compare Details Hudson Academy ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hudson Academy ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hudson Academy is 17.2, which is the 3rd best among 16 middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson Academy is $9,759, which is the 2nd highest among 16 middle schools in the Pasco School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hudson Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hudson Academy 855th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hudson Academy in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hudson Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.79 2007th 2240 10.4%
2024 10.59 2140th 2256 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hudson Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.83 368th 593 37.9%
2005 42.18 382nd 602 36.5%
2006 45.38 387th 675 42.7%
2007 44.84 435th 736 40.9%
2008 41.55 478th 740 35.4%
2009 44.39 477th 780 38.8%
2010 44.48 516th 839 38.5%
2011 36.21 614th 891 31.1%
2012 31.62 631st 897 29.7%
2013 32.93 662nd 956 30.8%
2014 25.18 776th 999 22.3%
2016 22.61 788th 997 21.0%
2017 29.36 736th 1031 28.6%
2018 22.49 824th 1035 20.4%
2019 29.26 812th 1099 26.1%
2021 26.88 842nd 1136 25.9%
2022 27.01 857th 1148 25.3%
2023 37.34 737th 1177 37.4%
2024 30.80 855th 1196 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Open Quote i wish i could give it 0 the teachers don't know what they are doing and the kids are out of control. I'm having so much difficulties learning and i got guilt tripped by the councilor for having anxiety. Not to mention everytime i eat the food i get sick there was also a hair in it once!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 25, 2019

Open Quote This administration at this school has bent over backwards to help our kiddo, in addition, every single one of the teachers is committed to these kids and making sure they are successful! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, October 8, 2018

Open Quote The school wasn't bad but the kids were rotten as hell. I've been constantly picked on throughout my entire 6th grade school year Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hudson Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 812 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1989 748 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1990 759 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 727 2 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1992 1055 4 14 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
1993 1019 5 17 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1069
1994 1095 3 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1129
1995 1140 10 16 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1185
1996 1140 10 16 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1185
1997 1190 9 14 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1238
1998 1236 8 13 22 6 n/a n/a 0 1285
1999 1232 5 13 25 9 n/a n/a 0 1284
2000 1256 5 14 31 8 n/a n/a 0 1314
2001 1157 8 11 31 5 n/a n/a 0 1212
2002 1101 15 7 40 4 n/a n/a 0 1167
2003 1101 15 7 40 4 n/a n/a 0 1167
2004 1122 11 8 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1183
2005 1134 7 10 46 5 n/a n/a 0 1202
2006 1132 9 9 55 4 n/a n/a 0 1209
2007 1083 11 6 64 2 n/a n/a 33 1199
2008 1072 12 10 64 9 n/a n/a 30 1197
2009 791 13 13 55 8 n/a n/a 23 903
2010 744 9 10 65 9 n/a n/a 29 866
2011 727 13 7 78 9 1 38 0 873
2012 742 17 5 61 4 3 23 0 855
2013 687 21 8 68 4 3 21 0 812
2014 641 20 6 62 8 3 16 0 756
2015 612 17 4 82 6 2 20 0 743
2016 624 13 6 78 3 1 19 0 744
2017 580 18 10 71 5 2 22 0 708
2018 584 21 13 97 2 3 24 0 744
2019 509 23 12 97 3 2 28 0 674
2020 532 26 9 105 4 0 33 0 709
2021 487 24 7 105 5 0 31 0 659
2022 708 41 12 175 11 2 45 0 994
2023 665 49 14 170 12 4 50 0 964

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 817 45.0 18.1 30.7
1989 755 43.0 17.5 28.1
1990 770 43.0 17.9 32.5
1991 745 44.0 16.9 32.8
1992 1096 59.0 18.5 28.6
1993 1069 60.0 17.8 36.2
1994 1129 59.0 19.1 39.8
1995 1185 60.0 19.8 41.4
1996 1185 60.0 19.8 41.4
1997 1238 62.0 20.0 42.3
1998 1285 66.0 19.5 41.5
1999 1284 66.0 19.5 49.8
2000 1314 71.0 18.5 50.6
2001 1212 63.0 19.2 58.8
2002 1167 64.0 18.2 59.5
2003 1167 64.0 18.2 59.5
2004 1183 68.0 17.4 58.7
2005 1202 70.0 17.2 58.2
2006 1209 80.0 15.1 57.2
2007 1199 79.0 15.2 62.5
2008 1197 81.0 14.8 59.9
2009 903 70.6 13.9 66.3
2010 866 50.0 17.3 72
2011 873 57.4 15.2 74.6
2012 855 56.0 15.2 79.2
2013 812 57.0 14.2 80.5
2014 756 53.0 14.2 75.9
2015 743 51.0 14.5 79.8
2016 744 54.0 13.7 80.2
2017 708 52.0 13.6 80.1
2018 744 48.0 15.5 81.6
2019 674 42.6 15.8 79.7
2020 709 40.6 17.4 83.1
2021 659 39.8 16.5 71.9
2022 994 54.8 18.1 80.5
2023 964 56.0 17.2 79.6

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 817 45.0 18.1 30.7
1989 755 43.0 17.5 28.1
1990 770 43.0 17.9 32.5
1991 745 44.0 16.9 32.8
1992 1096 59.0 18.5 28.6
1993 1069 60.0 17.8 36.2
1994 1129 59.0 19.1 39.8
1995 1185 60.0 19.8 41.4
1996 1185 60.0 19.8 41.4
1997 1238 62.0 20.0 42.3
1998 1285 66.0 19.5 41.5
1999 1284 66.0 19.5 49.8
2000 1314 71.0 18.5 50.6
2001 1212 63.0 19.2 58.8
2002 1167 64.0 18.2 59.5
2003 1167 64.0 18.2 59.5
2004 1183 68.0 17.4 58.7
2005 1202 70.0 17.2 58.2
2006 1209 80.0 15.1 57.2
2007 1199 79.0 15.2 62.5
2008 1197 81.0 14.8 59.9
2009 903 70.6 13.9 66.3
2010 866 50.0 17.3 72
2011 873 57.4 15.2 74.6
2012 855 56.0 15.2 79.2
2013 812 57.0 14.2 80.5
2014 756 53.0 14.2 75.9
2015 743 51.0 14.5 79.8
2016 744 54.0 13.7 80.2
2017 708 52.0 13.6 80.1
2018 744 48.0 15.5 81.6
2019 674 42.6 15.8 79.7
2020 709 40.6 17.4 83.1
2021 659 39.8 16.5 71.9
2022 994 54.8 18.1 80.5
2023 964 56.0 17.2 79.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hudson Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $680 (8.8%) $7,061 (91.2%) $7,741
2019 $841 (10.3%) $7,346 (89.7%) $8,186
2020 $784 (9.6%) $7,409 (90.4%) $8,194
2021 $1,091 (12.4%) $7,743 (87.6%) $8,834
2022 $1,310 (16.7%) $6,528 (83.3%) $7,837
2023 $2,067 (21.2%) $7,693 (78.8%) $9,759

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 812th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 737th of 1177 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Academy)3334
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5651
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Academy)3131
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5948
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Academy)2626
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5145
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Academy)3025
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)4238
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Academy)4327
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5845
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Academy)5348
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)6858
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Hudson Academy)4237
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pasco)5446
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Hudson Academy)6664
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Pasco)7070
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hudson Academy)9074
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)6054
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674964
 43%
African American2349
 113%
American Indian312
 300%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic97170
 75.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White509665
 30.6%
Two or More Races2850
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%79.6%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 964 students attended Hudson Academy.

Students at Hudson Academy are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Hudson Academy ranks 855th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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