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Hudson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 855 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 26, 2010

We are very loving and caring faculty/staff and we want all of our students to be successful in life.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 27, 2008

Mr. Van Gorden sets the tone for the campus. He does a great job. The school is clean and well maintained. The teachers work hard to help the students. I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2006

I have 2 children, one now out of this middle school and 1 currently still there. The teachers are the best assest of this school - very understanding and knowledgeable. But the administration can not seem to get a handle on the disciplinary problems, if they could this environment would be much better suited for learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

I think that Hudson Middle School has one of the best Band programs around, all of their extracurricular's are wonderful, their arts and sports are also done very well. Mr. Keon in band however, gives a outstanding level of commitment to the school. Hudson Middle has the same academic programs you will find at all the public middle schools in Pasco County, but the teachers are committed to helping the students achieve academic success. Hudson is a poorer community, but they strive for excellence in all they do. The parents stay involved through all levels of school. I always expected to find no one at open houses, pta, etc. Often there were more then my sister would tell me showed up at her elementary school in Md.!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2005

Wonderful school. Administrators are knowledgeable as are the faculty. Every effort is made to accomodate the needs of the student and parent, with the student's academic success is first and foremost their primary concern. This school recognizes the significant contributions the parent and community can make to the overall success of the school, as a reflection of that community's image and future. The teacher's make every effort to open the lines of communications with parents.
—Submitted by Parent, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
52%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 46%
Hispanic 5% 25%
Multiracial 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 23%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 78%N/A65%
Master's degree 20%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 2%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 32%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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14540 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669
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Phone: (727) 774-8200

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