Cloquet Middle vs Winterquist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cloquet Middle
Cloquet · Public middle · Grades 5–8
752 students
Winterquist Elementary
Esko · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
684 students
| Measure | Cloquet Middle Cloquet, Minnesota | Winterquist Elementary Esko, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #129 of 266 | #63 of 923 |
| National rank | #4258 of 15,369 | #2646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 752 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 81% |
| city | Cloquet | Esko |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winterquist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 65.6).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 53%).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 42.8%).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Cloquet Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 684.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cloquet Middle better than Winterquist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winterquist Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 65.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cloquet Middle and Winterquist Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Cloquet and Esko in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cloquet Middle: 752. Winterquist Elementary: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cloquet Middle and Winterquist Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cloquet Middle is 129th of 266 and Winterquist Elementary is 63rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).