Top Rankings
Esko Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,278 students in Esko Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Esko Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Esko Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 527 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,187 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
86
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,470
$17,860
Spending / Student
$11,955
$18,586
Best Esko Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District is ranked #14 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Esko Public School District?
93% of Esko Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Esko Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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