Vote Yes: School Enrollment is the Core Issue

Why vote yes April 3 on the dog track referendum?

The core issue that makes the purchase of the St. Croix Meadows Dog Track property vital to the future of the is that the current district school facilities are already functionally at capacity and, in particular, is already over capacity. 

The district is utilizing space at for middle school classes to accommodate the overflow. 

is also approaching 100 percent capacity and next year is projected to be at or over capacity. 

The district literally needs more space for students now, and significantly more space in the immediate future (i.e., the next 10 years).

Let's start with the facts.

Enrollment Growth History

• 28% enrollment growth since 2000
• 55% growth in kindergarten students since 2000
• Almost 2% enrollment growth during economic slowdown
• Primarily K-8 enrollment growth

2010-11 to 2011-12

• 4% enrollment growth at Hudson Middle School

Future Projections

• Reflect future growth
• As current elementary students move to middle school and high school
• Growth from move-ins

Hudson Middle School Facts

• Largest student population of any 6-8 school in Wisconsin
• Over capacity by 169 students
• No more classroom space
• 14 teachers on carts
• Currently using 3 classrooms in Hudson Prairie Elementary School
• Middle school house concept eroding
• Limited site expansion possible

Hudson High School Facts

• Projected to reach capacity by 2012
• Lacks adequate common areas to support current enrollment
• Learning space needs renovation for today’s learning
• Small high school site for future enrollment and expansion