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Springvalley Middle School
About
Springvalley Middle School is located at 350 Ziprick Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 4H3. The school identifies itself as the “Home of the Stingers” and shares information and resources through items such as its School Community Student Learning Plan and Documents & Publications.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 250 870-5111
Email: thomas.gruenenwald@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Thomas Gruenenwald
Programs and Services
Transportation (school buses) District Transportation Services provides school bus routes across the Central Okanagan and requires families to submit an online transportation application for bus service. Registered riders may be issued a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting, and guest riders are not permitted. School bus safety Students are expected to follow bus rider rules (for example: arrive about 10 minutes early, remain seated, keep aisles clear, and follow driver directions for safe street crossing). Families are reminded that parent/guardian planning and supervision of safe routes to/from bus stops is important. Online payment tools (fees) Transportation fees (when applicable) are applied to the parent School Cash Online account, with payment in full or monthly payments to be set up within 30 days of fees being assigned. The district also describes a subsidy/fee waiver process for families experiencing financial hardship.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district asks students to follow school bus rider rules, including arriving at the stop about 10 minutes before pickup, staying seated while the bus is moving, keeping the aisle clear, and not consuming food or beverages (other than a personal water bottle). Students should only cross in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing, traffic has stopped, and the driver signals it is safe; students should never cross behind the bus. Families are responsible for helping children plan and practice safe walking routes to/from the bus stop, and the district notes a 30 km/h speed limit in school zones (7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and in playground areas (dawn to dusk), unless otherwise posted.
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. The district lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and BC residency/address), and notes that some students (e.g., landed immigrant/permanent resident/work visa/refugee status) must first obtain an enrollment code through the district Welcome Centre.
Location
Springvalley Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Springvalley Middle School
42.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 42 - below the district average of 44, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 39
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
57.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.21
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.73
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 32 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 45, numeracy is 39, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 24 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 42, student commitment to learning is 58, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
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
55.48
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.43
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.99
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 75.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
70.50
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 9 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.70
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 2 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 71, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
66.11
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
82.11
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.66
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 10 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 82 and Safety is 84.
The strongest current area is Safety at 84, while Relationships is lowest at 82.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.68
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
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 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.