Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bdote Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bdote Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bdote Learning Center's student population of 83 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Bdote Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bdote Learning Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1827 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
87%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bdote Learning Center's ranking?
Bdote Learning Center is ranked #1827 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bdote Learning Center?
83 students attend Bdote Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bdote Learning Center students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bdote Learning Center?
Bdote Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bdote Learning Center offer ?
Bdote Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bdote Learning Center part of?
Bdote Learning Center is part of Bdote Learning Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Bdote Learning Center located?
Bdote Learning Center is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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