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#262 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 13% in state

Lincoln Secondary

High School · Esko Public School District · Esko, MN

An Esko Public School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 10, Esko, MN 55733

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$10,671
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Lincoln Secondary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average318/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,051

Median home value

$300,800

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

40.9%

Homeownership

96.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cloquet SeniorEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.8 mi789Compare →
Carlton SecondaryEnrollment path unverified6.16–124.0 mi151Compare →
Nla-carltonEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–124.0 mi31Compare →
Caaep Extended Day ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.1 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Esko Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$10,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Secondary is listed in ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Secondary

Lincoln Secondary is a public high school in Esko, MN, part of Esko Public School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Secondary

What grades does Lincoln Secondary serve?

Lincoln Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln Secondary?

Lincoln Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Secondary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Secondary rank in MN?

Lincoln Secondary ranks #262 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Lincoln Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Secondary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Secondary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Secondary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Secondary?

13.9% of students at Lincoln Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Carlton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 55733)
5,180
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55733; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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