Bdote Learning Center

Summary:

Bdote Learning Center is a public charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 92 students, the vast majority of whom (95.65%) identify as Native American. Despite its unique focus on Native American culture and language, the school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, with 0% proficiency in math and only 10.81% proficiency in reading across all grades.

Bdote Learning Center's student population is significantly different from nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of Native American students and a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 7.4 to 13.2 over the past three years, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. In comparison, nearby schools like Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary, Skyline Math and Science Academy, and Seward Elementary generally outperform Bdote Learning Center on academic measures, despite also serving high-need populations.

The consistently low academic performance at Bdote Learning Center, coupled with the lack of improvement over time, suggests that the school may be facing deeper systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for students could provide valuable insights into how to better support the unique needs of the student population and improve educational outcomes. While the school's focus on Native American culture and language is commendable, it is clear that more needs to be done to ensure that students are receiving a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(612) 729-9266

District: Bdote Learning Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
870^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,837

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

95.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bdote Learning Center ranks worse than 98.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Bdote Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (95.7%), Hispanic (3.3%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bdote Learning Center is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Bdote Learning Center employs 6.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bdote Learning Center is $27,837.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bdote Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bdote Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Bdote Learning Center 458^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bdote Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	0.30	851^st	853	0.2%
2018	0.44	846^th	847	0.1%
2023	1.31	844^th	845	0.1%
2024	2.62	870^th	881	1.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.27	727^th	728	0.1%
2023	3.15	771^st	774	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.84	39^th	39	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bdote Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.50	527^th	529	0.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.50	459^th	459	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Bdote Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.78	48^th	49	2.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

My son loves going to school at Bdote. He's doing great--learning Dakota and reading in Dakota. I'm so proud that we have a school like this that teaches language and culture. Best school ever. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bdote Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	0	7	38	0	14	59
2016	0	0	9	39	1	12	61
2017	3	0	10	43	0	19	75
2018	1	0	10	60	0	9	80
2019	1	1	9	82	0	8	101
2020	1	0	10	93	0	6	110
2021	1	0	9	91	0	1	102
2022	1	0	12	83	0	4	100
2023	1	0	3	88	0	0	92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bdote Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	59	8.0	7.3	83.1
2016	61	8.0	7.6	90.2
2017	75	9.0	8.3	92
2018	80	8.9	8.9	93.8
2019	101	10.5	9.5	91.1
2020	110	13.3	8.2	87.3
2021	102	10.4	9.7	84.3
2022	100	13.5	7.4	97
2023	92	6.9	13.2	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bdote Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	59	8.0	7.3	83.1
2016	61	8.0	7.6	90.2
2017	75	9.0	8.3	92
2018	80	8.9	8.9	93.8
2019	101	10.5	9.5	91.1
2020	110	13.3	8.2	87.3
2021	102	10.4	9.7	84.3
2022	100	13.5	7.4	97
2023	92	6.9	13.2	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bdote Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$27,837

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bdote Learning Center

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Bdote Learning Center)	8.3	0	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Bdote Learning Center)	8.3	0	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	56.4	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	101	92	8.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	82	88	7.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	3	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	8	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	80.4%	10.7%

Schools Near Bdote Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Bdote Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-8	3216 E 29th Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Bdote Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9266	92	7	13.2	80.4%	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.6	870^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.2%		1.3	844^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.1%	26		0.0		0.0			0.0		0.0		20.0			10.8				$27,837
Sullivan Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-5000	651	45	14.4	85.7%	78 (12.0%)	460 (70.7%)	39 (6.0%)	14 (2.2%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.8%)	11	786^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.8%		7.6	779^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.8%	7	27.1	20.4	12.1	13.6	7.3	7.9	14.3	28.6	20.4	29.8	23.5	7.2	10.1	19.0	16.1	12.1	13.9	$19,672
Anishinabe Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-0880	236	19	12.2	96.2%	7 (3.0%)	21 (8.9%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	156 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (18.6%)	2.7	869^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.2	838^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.8%	31	4.4	10.3	0.0				5.1	13.0	12.8	7.7				10.9	5.4		5.4	$19,469
Universal Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2912 28th Ave.	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 340-5994	404	25	16.2	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	393 (97.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	43.6	555^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.0%		19.1	695^th of 845 public elementary schools	17.8%	140	43.6	57.5	21.1	16.3			36.1	40.7	50.0	52.6	52.4			48.4	47.2		47.2	$12,398
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2526 27th Ave. South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9140	87	10	8.8	90.8%	11 (12.6%)	45 (51.7%)	17 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.5%)	2.8	866^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.4	748^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.5%	118	0.0		0.0	6.3			1.9	0.0		0.0	17.7			5.8	0.0		0.0	$30,273
Skyline Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2600 26th Ave S Suite 100	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Skyline Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9916	218	7	31.1	93.6%	0 (0.0%)	218 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	868^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.1	825^th of 845 public elementary schools	2.4%	43	0.0	5.0	5.3	0.0			2.4	3.6	10.0	15.8	16.7			10.6	10.5		10.5	$15,539
Seward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2309 28th Ave South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4950	599	40	15.0	63.1%	219 (36.6%)	246 (41.1%)	40 (6.7%)	28 (4.7%)	16 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.3%)	23.2	708^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.6%		27.3	639^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.4%	69	31.0	20.2	23.1				24.8	37.2	22.9	46.2				35.8	36.3		36.3
Aurora Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2103 E 26th St	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Aurora Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 870-3891	228	16	14.0	86.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	228 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	845^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.1%		5.8	794^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.0%	51	25.5	15.6					20.7	8.5	11.1					9.8				$22,879
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary	Public, Charter	K-2	2600 E 38th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Friendship Academy of the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 879-6703	116	8	14.5	86.2%	5 (4.3%)	105 (90.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$14,496
Folwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3611 20th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4550	372	27	13.7	87.1%	56 (15.1%)	105 (28.2%)	145 (39.0%)	9 (2.4%)	31 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	3.9	855^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.0%		3.8	813^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.8%	42	12.2	17.2	1.9				10.7	10.2	18.6	13.2				14.3	5.7		5.7

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Bdote Learning Center ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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How many students attend Bdote Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Bdote Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Bdote Learning Center?

Students at Bdote Learning Center are 96% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% White.

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