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Sir James Douglas Elementary
About
Sir James Douglas Elementary is located at 2150 Brigadoon Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 3Z7. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 7 students and offers programming in English as well as French Immersion options for eligible grades.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: Sir James Douglas offers instruction in English for Kindergarten to Grade 7, and French Immersion programming for Grades 4–7 (Early French Immersion continuation) and Grades 6–7 (Late French Immersion entry beginning in Grade 6). The school also notes that extra support is provided for students who are English language learners.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4817
Email: mgomes@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Meghan Gomes
Education Languages
Sir James Douglas offers instruction in English for Kindergarten to Grade 7, and French Immersion programming for Grades 4–7 (Early French Immersion continuation) and Grades 6–7 (Late French Immersion entry beginning in Grade 6). The school also notes that extra support is provided for students who are English language learners.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Early and Late) Sir James Douglas offers Early French Immersion for Grades 4–7 for students continuing from an Early French Immersion program, and Late French Immersion for Grades 6–7 with entry beginning in Grade 6. Music / Band The school offers a District Band Program for intermediate students, taught by a music teacher twice a week in the morning, for students interested in learning a band instrument. Student support / special education The school states that extra support is provided for English language learners and for students with special educational needs. A “Meal Programs” page and an “Additional Student Supports” page are also listed on the school website.
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/sir-james-douglas
Phone: 604 713-4817
Address: 2150 Brigadoon Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 3Z7
Sir James Douglas Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sir James Douglas Elementary
44.92
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - in line with the district public school average of 46, within 1 point.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.91
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.28
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.28
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 53, 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 44, numeracy is 45, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 32 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 31 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 40 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 45, student commitment to learning is 71, critical thinking is 78, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
70.80
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
78.08
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.00
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district 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.
81.72
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 76, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 78, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 72.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
86.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 36 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
88.95
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 38 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.76
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 16 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 86, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 56.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 56.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 43 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
67.41
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
84.90
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.69
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 68, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 85 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.67
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.