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Hudson Academy

Public, Magnet Grades 4-8

964^th

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of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 21% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Hudson Academy in Hudson, FL, is a public school serving 920 students in grades 4 through 8 as part of the Pasco County school district, and it faces significant challenges related to high poverty and chronic absenteeism.

One of the most critical issues at Hudson Academy is its exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 40% in the 2023-2024 school year. This is more than double the rate at nearby high-performing schools like Charles S. Rushe Middle School (16.9%) and Seven Springs Middle School (20.8%). This absenteeism is strongly linked to the school's consistently low academic proficiency across most subjects and grade levels, with scores well below both district and state averages. For example, in 8th grade math, only 45% of students were proficient, compared to 66% in the district and 61% statewide. The school has a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 21% of Florida middle schools.

Despite these struggles, there are notable bright spots. Hudson Academy's advanced math program is highly effective, with students scoring exceptionally well on Algebra 1 (77% proficient) and Geometry (100% proficient) End-of-Course exams—far above district and state averages. Additionally, the school's Civics EOC score (78%) is slightly above the state average (77%). It is important to note that Hudson Academy is not alone in its challenges; it is part of a cluster of low-performing schools in western Pasco County, including Bayonet Point Middle School and Chasco Middle School, all of which share high poverty rates and absenteeism. The school's per-student spending ($10,439) is actually higher than that of higher-performing peers, suggesting that funding alone is not the solution and that targeted efforts to improve attendance and support the general student population are needed.

920

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,439

Per pupil spending ?

65.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14540 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669

(727) 774-8200

District: Pasco

Feeder schools for Hudson Academy:

Elementary:

Hudson Primary Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Hispanic:

21.8%

African American:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 61% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg60%

Florida avg61%

Elementary school

2,014^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

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Middle school

964^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 16Middle Schools in the Pasco

37^th of 70Pasco among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	16.3	2014 of 2240	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	6.5	2201 of 2258	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.6	2140 of 2256	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.8	2007 of 2240	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	26.5	964 of 1216	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	21.5	982 of 1205	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	855 of 1196	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.3	737 of 1177	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.0	857 of 1148	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.9	842 of 1136	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.3	812 of 1099	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	824 of 1035	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.4	736 of 1031	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.6	788 of 997	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	25.2	776 of 999	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.9	662 of 956	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	31.6	631 of 897	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.2	614 of 891	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.5	516 of 839	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.4	477 of 780	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.5	478 of 740	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.8	435 of 736	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.4	387 of 675	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.2	382 of 602	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.8	368 of 593	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Civics78%~ state avg

Algebra 177%+14 vs state

English Language Arts46%-15 vs state

Math41%-20 vs state

Science40%-16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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

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

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hudson Academy	Public, Magnet	4-8	14540 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-8200	920	53	17.2	65.5%	587 (63.8%)	55 (6.0%)	201 (21.8%)	7 (0.8%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (6.0%)	26.5	964^th of 1216 public middle schools	20.7%		21.5	982^nd of 1205 public middle schools	18.5%	18		47.0	43.0	45.0	45.0	51.0		47.0	39.0	39.0	35.0	45.0	35.0	44.0	77.0	100.0	78.0	$10,439	$1,191	$9,248
Bayonet Point Middle School	Public	6-8	11125 Little Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-7400	668	34	19.5	62.7%	308 (46.1%)	74 (11.1%)	238 (35.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.3%)	21.4	1022^nd of 1216 public middle schools	16.0%		16	1056^th of 1205 public middle schools	12.4%	34				46.0	33.0	44.0				29.0	22.0	63.0		34.0	88.0		84.0	$10,139	$979	$9,160
Crews Lake Middle School.	Public	6-8	15144 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-1600	709	43	16.4	48.7%	488 (68.8%)	34 (4.8%)	140 (19.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	34.2	856^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.6%		32.5	855^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.0%	1				48.0	52.0	46.0				42.0	37.0	62.0		49.0	79.0		76.0	$11,277	$1,099	$10,177
Chasco Middle School	Public	6-8	7702 Ridge Rd	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-1300	622	36	17.3	64.3%	284 (45.7%)	66 (10.6%)	219 (35.2%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.1%)	19	1042^nd of 1216 public middle schools	14.3%		19.4	1013^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.9%	29	49.0	51.0	35.0	35.0	36.0	44.0	39.0	52.0	31.0	29.0	15.0	45.0	33.0	41.0	56.0		57.0	$10,652	$1,045	$9,607
River Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	11646 Town Center Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-7200	1,026	57	18.0	33.7%	743 (72.4%)	37 (3.6%)	155 (15.1%)	24 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.3%)	47.1	666^th of 1216 public middle schools	45.2%		46.1	657^th of 1205 public middle schools	45.5%	9				57.0	64.0	56.0				50.0	35.0	66.0		51.0	80.0	100.0	95.0	$8,988	$309	$8,681
Gulf Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6419 Louisiana Ave	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-8000	796	51	15.6	60.9%	390 (49.0%)	87 (10.9%)	240 (30.2%)	18 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.2%)	32.8	877^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.9%		15.8	1062^nd of 1205 public middle schools	11.9%	185				45.0	54.0	49.0				46.0	39.0	52.0		46.0	97.0		85.0	$12,617	$1,790	$10,826
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	6-8	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	217	12	18.0	26.3%	138 (63.6%)	9 (4.1%)	49 (22.6%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	77.8	215^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.3%		82.4	180^th of 1205 public middle schools	85.1%	35				76.0	81.0	77.0				71.0	78.0	85.0		61.0	98.0		98.0	$10,076	$08	$10,068
Fox Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	9412 Fox Chapel Ln	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7025	815	45	18.1	65.2%	428 (52.5%)	53 (6.5%)	276 (33.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.1%)	33.3	869^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.5%		25.8	931^st of 1205 public middle schools	22.7%	62				53.0	53.0	50.0				41.0	36.0	49.0		49.0	82.0		76.0	$11,048	$871	$10,176
Seven Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2441 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-6700	1,498	77	19.5	25.6%	984 (65.7%)	64 (4.3%)	261 (17.4%)	94 (6.3%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	89 (5.9%)	69	342^nd of 1216 public middle schools	71.9%		71.1	316^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.8%	26				73.0	74.0	64.0				68.0	42.0	75.0		62.0	81.0	100.0	88.0	$8,602	$511	$8,090
Powell Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4100 Barclay Ave	Brooksville	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7095	1,041	55	18.9	52.6%	520 (50.0%)	78 (7.5%)	355 (34.1%)	24 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.8%)	47.7	657^th of 1216 public middle schools	46.0%		45	670^th of 1205 public middle schools	44.4%	13				59.0	55.0	56.0				61.0	55.0	62.0		47.0	93.0		66.0	$9,210	$226	$8,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Hudson Academy

How many students attend Hudson Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 920 students attended Hudson Academy.

Is Hudson Academy a good school?

Hudson Academy ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Florida middle schools.

What district is Hudson Academy in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Hudson Academy?

Students at Hudson Academy are 64% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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