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Dr Knox Middle School
About
Dr Knox Middle School is located at 121 Drysdale Blvd, Kelowna, BC V1V 2X9. The school welcomes families to “Dr. Knox,” and identifies itself as the “Home of the Falcons.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-9
Phone: 250 870-5130
Email: nina.ferguson@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Nina Ferguson
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Sports Academies Sports academies are listed on the school website, but specific academy details are not provided in the available source text.
- Volleyball (Grades 7/8/9)
- Cross-country running
- Rugby (Grades 7/8)
- Girls field hockey (Grades 7/8)
- Basketball (Grades 8/9)
- Basketball (Grade 7)
- Track and field (Grades 7/8/9)
- Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 7/8/9)
- Archery (Grades 7/8/9)
School Culture and Expectations
The athletics page links to an Athletes Code of Conduct, Coaches Code of Conduct, and a Spectator Code of Conduct (documents are listed, but details are not included in the provided text).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation provides bus service across Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland, and families must submit an online transportation application. Students must be registered on a route to ride, and only registered riders may be transported (no guest riders). Riders are expected to follow bus safety rules such as arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, remaining seated while the bus is moving, and crossing only when it is safe and the driver signals. Transportation fees (if assigned a seat) are applied through School Cash Online, with payment due within 30 days; subsidies may be available for financial hardship.
Enrollment
Central Okanagan Public Schools directs families to enroll by (1) finding their catchment school, (2) watching the enrolment application video tutorial, and (3) completing the district enrolment application online. The district also lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and proof of B.C. residency/address) that must be provided after completing the application.
Location
Dr Knox Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dr Knox Middle School
40.71
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 41 - below the district average of 44, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 39
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
53.61
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 54 - above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.82
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.02
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 43, numeracy is 39, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 26 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while numeracy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 31 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41, student commitment to learning is 54, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
53.03
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
68.90
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
71.70
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
71.45
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 69, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Health at 72, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
69.44
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.22
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.01
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 69, Facilities and Personnel is 79, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 79, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 20 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
77.91
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.92
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 8 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 81.
The strongest current area is Safety at 81, while Relationships is lowest at 78.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.26
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.