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Schoolcraft Learning Community

Elementary School · Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr · Bemidji, MN

A charter elementary school in Bemidji, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8955 DEER SCHOOL RD, Bemidji, MN 56601

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$13,391
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Schoolcraft Learning Community score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

42.3%

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 Schoolcraft Learning Community 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$69,782

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$1,033/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Schoolcraft Learning Community is listed in SCHOOLCRAFT LEARNING COMMUNITY CHTR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schoolcraft Learning Community

Schoolcraft Learning Community is a public elementary school in Bemidji, MN, part of Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr, serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schoolcraft Learning Community

What grades does Schoolcraft Learning Community serve?

Schoolcraft Learning Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Schoolcraft Learning Community?

Schoolcraft Learning Community has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Learning Community?

The student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Learning Community is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schoolcraft Learning Community rank in MN?

Schoolcraft Learning Community ranks #1,078 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Schoolcraft Learning Community's MySchoolScout rating?

Schoolcraft Learning Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Schoolcraft Learning Community?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schoolcraft Learning Community has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Schoolcraft Learning Community a charter school?

Yes, Schoolcraft Learning Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Schoolcraft Learning Community a Title I school?

No, Schoolcraft Learning Community is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schoolcraft Learning Community?

42.3% of students at Schoolcraft Learning Community 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Beltrami County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 56601)
34,700
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
36
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 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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