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Bdote Learning Center

Q: How many students attend Bdote Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended Bdote Learning Center.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Bdote Learning Center?

Students at Bdote Learning Center are 82% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% White.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

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.

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,837

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(612) 729-9266

District: Bdote Learning Center

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

81.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — <1st percentile in 2017 → 1st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (2% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Reading scores 46 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school2%

District avg2%

Minnesota avg47%

Not ranked this year

Bdote Learning Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	2.6	870 of 881	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	1.3	844 of 845	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.4	846 of 847	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	0.3	851 of 853	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	3.2	771 of 774	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.3	727 of 728	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	6.8	39 of 39	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)<1st percentile~ school

Native American (2023)<1st percentile~ school

Middle school

Native American (2023)2nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading4%-46 vs state

Math0%-45 vs state

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What people are saying

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

Schools Near Bdote Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)							MCA-III Reading (2025)							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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	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	65	6	10.1	100.0%	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)								(n/a)							0.0							4.0	$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	640	62	10.3	84.8%	72 (11.3%)	416 (65.0%)	64 (10.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.1%)	10.9	785^th of 872 public elementary schools	10.0%		11	786^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.8%	1	31.5	33.3	5.7	13.0	16.4	8.3	17.9	25.5	19.7	14.6	23.9	25.8	14.7	20.6	$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	183	20	9.1	91.3%	4 (2.2%)	14 (7.7%)	13 (7.1%)	1 (0.5%)	115 (62.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (19.7%)	2.6	864^th of 872 public elementary schools	0.9%		2.7	869^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.4%	5	9.8	9.1	3.0				7.3	7.3	9.1	18.2				11.5	$19,469
Universal Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2912 28th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 340-5994	411	23	18.2	92.7%	3 (0.7%)	402 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	54	435^th of 872 public elementary schools	50.1%		43.6	555^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.0%	120	53.3	58.3	36.0	39.0			46.7	31.1	55.1	56.3	56.4			49.7	$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	85	12	6.9	95.3%	9 (10.6%)	54 (63.5%)	13 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)	3.3	854^th of 872 public elementary schools	2.1%		2.8	866^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.7%	12	9.1	0.0	0.0	0.0			2.4	18.2	20.0	0.0	0.0			9.3	$30,273
Skyline Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2600 26th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Skyline Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9916	145	8	19.3	89.7%	0 (0.0%)	145 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	845^th of 872 public elementary schools	3.1%		2.7	868^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.5%	23	33.3	5.3	0.0	7.7			10.0	16.7	0.0	6.3	15.4			8.3	$15,539
Skyline Math & Science Academy OLL	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	2600 26th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Skyline Math and Science Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(612) 200-9916	115	0		87.8%	0 (0.0%)	115 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Seward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2309 28th Ave South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4950	576	47	12.1	47.7%	227 (39.4%)	162 (28.1%)	74 (12.8%)	11 (1.9%)	28 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (12.8%)	31.4	633^rd of 872 public elementary schools	27.4%		23.2	708^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.6%	75	41.0	28.8	12.5	23.4			27.5	52.4	37.0	37.9	44.7			43.3
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	239	16	15.2	73.6%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	238 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.9	849^th of 872 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.7	845^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.1%	4	19.2	20.0					19.6	6.4	8.9					7.6	$22,879
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary	Public, Charter	K-1	2600 E 38th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Friendship Academy of the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 879-6703	44	1	88.0	88.6%	0 (0.0%)	43 (97.7%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$14,496

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What is the racial makeup of Bdote Learning Center?

Students at Bdote Learning Center are 82% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Bdote Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended Bdote Learning Center.

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