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Hudson PEP

Hudson PEP (Planned Enrichment Program) is a district-wide elementary school in Longview Independent School District for students who perform in the average to above-average range in grades 1-5. Students participate in music, art, physical education, and computer with certified teachers in all grades. A hands-on science program has been integrated into the curriculum. In grade 5, students may participate in band, orchestra, or choir. A strings program is offered for students in grades 3-5 depending on available placements. Gifted and Talented services are received in all grade levels.

Hudson PEP Contact Information

1311 Lilly Street
Longview, TX 75602
903-803-5100

Testing

Admission to Hudson PEP is based on whether a student meets the Iowa Test score requirements for admission. The required cumulative scores for admission are:

Grade  FALL minimum    SPRING minimum  
  First Grade   420 480
  Second Grade   445 505
  Third Grade   470 530
  Fourth Grade   495 555
  Fifth Grade   520 580

Students who are not in Longview ISD’s attendance zone must pay a testing fee of $65. Testing fees are non-refundable.

Fees are paid at the ESC located at 1301 East Young Street on or before the set district deadline above.

Please make all checks payable to Longview ISD.

If you have any questions or need additional information feel free to call 903-381-2245.

Out of District Testing for Hudson PEP Admission

Hudson PEP (Planned Enrichment Program) is a district-wide elementary school in Longview Independent School District for students who perform in the average - above average range in grades 1-5. Students participate in music, art, physical education, and computer with certified teachers in all grades. A hands-on science program has been integrated into the curriculum. In grade 5, students may participate in band, orchestra or choir. A strings program is offered for students in grades 3-5 depending on available placements.

General Admission Process

While any student can apply to Hudson PEP, regardless of his or her city of residence, students who live within Longview ISD boundaries and are enrolled on a LISD campus will receive priority in the application process.  Once all qualified in-district applicants have been awarded seats, remaining seats will be awarded to out-of-district applicants.

How To Apply

The permission to test form for out of district testers must be completed by the specified deadline for testing to occur during the spring and summer.  Permission to test forms will not be accepted after the deadline. Students are not allowed to test in both assessment windows listed below. (Please be mindful that all assessments will be administered online for the 2024-25 school year.)