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Black Mountain Elementary
About
Black Mountain Elementary (BME) is located at 1650 Gallagher Rd, Kelowna, BC V1P 1G7. The school welcomes families with a focus on “Nurturing Tomorrow's Graduates and Leaders.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: Black Mountain Elementary provides English Language Learner (ELL) instructional support to help identified students develop social and academic English skills (including oral language, reading, and writing).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 870-5143
Email: michelle.relova@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Janet Slaney
Education Languages
Black Mountain Elementary provides English Language Learner (ELL) instructional support to help identified students develop social and academic English skills (including oral language, reading, and writing).
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Black Mountain Elementary offers Learning Assistance for students whose needs cannot be met through regular classroom instruction, with support that may include skill development, remediation, or compensation. The school also provides additional learning support for students with Ministry designations and individualized education plans (IEPs), supported by a School-Based Team that can include administrators, learning support teachers, a school counselor, and other specialists. Students may access services from district staff such as inclusion teachers, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist, and an Indigenous Student Advocate. English Language Learner (ELL) support Identified English Language Learners receive targeted support from an ELL Specialist teacher through direct instruction (1:1 or small group), in-class support, and collaboration with classroom teachers. Counselling Counselling services are available for students experiencing personal crisis, difficulty adapting to the learning environment, or emotional/social/behaviour concerns that interfere with functioning at school. Services may include short-term individual or group support, consultation with families and staff, referrals to community agencies, and individual plans for students designated as special needs under Ministry behaviour criteria. Athletics and extracurricular sports Physical activity opportunities The school promotes physical fitness through school-wide and classroom activities, including physical activity field trips (examples given: swimming, track and field, and hiking) and winter noon-hour gym games. Clubs (potential/interest-based) The school invites new ideas and initiatives and notes that families/staff may sponsor groups such as an art club, math club, sports club, or science club.
- Volleyball (Grade 5)
- Basketball (Grade 5)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 23 provides school bus transportation and requires families to submit an online transportation application; registered riders are issued a bus pass by the driver and must scan it when boarding or exiting. Students are expected to follow bus safety rules (for example: be at the stop 10 minutes early, remain seated, keep aisles clear, no guest riders, and no food or drinks other than a water bottle). The district advises families to plan safe walking routes to and from bus stops and highlights key loading/unloading safety (including crossing only in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe).
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Registration” link for families.
Location
Black Mountain Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Black Mountain Elementary
44.22
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 1 point.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.40
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.71
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.02
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 28 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 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 45, numeracy is 44, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 44, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 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
62.84
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.81
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.69
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 2 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 63, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
51.15
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 8 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.72
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.02
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
70.56
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 7 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 71.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
61.76
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 62.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 points since 2019/2020.