Hudson Middle School in Lufkin, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hudson Middle School is a rural public school in Lufkin, Texas that is part of Hudson Independent School District. It serves 656 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

656 Students

49 Teachers

6735 Ted Trout Dr

Lufkin, TX 75904 View local requests

https://hms.hudsonisd.org/

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Hudson Middle School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hudson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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