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Schools in Thomson Township · Esko Public School District

Thomson Township’s public schools outscore 96% of Minnesota districts

On the state math tests, 67% of Thomson Township’s students scored proficient, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Thomson Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#10of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
71%
▲ 20 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
67%
▲ 22 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 12–17 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.5K
▼ 33% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.2
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,287 students on the public path
In brief

Thomson Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 67% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,479 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Lincoln Secondary. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Thomson Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 96% of Minnesota school districts, #10 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 96%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1026)Better than 98%
Towns in Carlton County (19)Better than 95%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 675 test results and a graduating class of 81 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Thomson Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (656 in math, 694 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Thomson Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Winterquist ElementaryEsko Public School DistrictA+
7–12Lincoln SecondaryEsko Public School DistrictA

Thomson Township’s public schools are run by Esko Public School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Esko Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 1,287 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$11,479MN $17,091 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%
State average 51.1% · 694 students tested
Math67%
State average 44.8% · 656 students tested

Thomson Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Thomson Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Thomson TownshipA+Esko Public
Twin LakesC+Carlton Public
Carlton—Carlton Public
CloquetBCloquet Public
Scanlon—Cloquet Public
SolwayB+Proctor Public
MidwayB+Proctor Public

Every school in Thomson Township

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Thomson Townshipby address
Winterquist Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Esko
A+
684 students16:1Rate it →
Lincoln Secondary
High · Grades 7–12 · Esko
A
603 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Thomson Township’s schools

Are Thomson Township’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Thomson Township children attend outscore 96% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #10 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Thomson Township in?

Esko Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,287 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

What is Thomson Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Esko Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Thomson Township spend per student?

$11,479 in Esko Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.