Hudson Middle vs Willow River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Middle
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,089 students
Willow River Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Hudson Middle Hudson, Wisconsin | Willow River Elementary Hudson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 359 | #52 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3045 of 15,369 | #4087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,089 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Hudson | Hudson |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 71.4).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Hudson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 12.9%).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Hudson Middle is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hudson Middle better than Willow River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow River Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 71.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hudson Middle and Willow River Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Hudson in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Middle: 1,089. Willow River Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Middle and Willow River Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hudson Middle is 56th of 359 and Willow River Elementary is 52nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).