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Blue Mountain Elementary
About
Blue Mountain Elementary is located at 12153 248th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1J3. The school is situated next to Garibaldi Secondary School on a large property that supports outdoor activities, and it includes 14 classrooms, a library, and a well-equipped gym. Staff describe a commitment to providing students with an excellent, well-rounded education while helping students become good citizens who can adapt to and contribute to society. The school also emphasizes partnering with families and highlights support from an involved Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 463-6414
Email: julie_clarke@sd42.ca
Principal: Julie Clarke
Programs and Services
StrongStart Learning Centre Blue Mountain Elementary works with School District No. 42 (with BC government support) to offer a free StrongStart Learning Centre program for parents/caregivers and children from birth to five years old. The program includes activities such as story time, circle time, free play, arts, early literacy, and information sharing, and is located at Garibaldi Secondary School (entrance by gym doors). Family engagement / PAC The school has a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) focused on supporting education and contributing to school community, including two-way communication between home and school and input on topics such as safety, emergency preparedness, and fundraising. The PAC’s support helps provide resources and support access to field trips. School safety procedures The district’s School Safety Notification System outlines emergency procedures and drills (e.g., fire drills, earthquake drills including the Great BC Shakeout, and lockdown-related procedures).
School Culture and Expectations
Blue Mountain Elementary’s Code of Conduct is designed to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment by encouraging socially responsible behaviour and clearly communicating expectations. The school’s mission is to foster lifelong learning so students reach their full potential as ethical and valuable contributors. Character development is guided by the Six Pillars of Character: Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, and Trustworthiness. The school also states that discrimination or degrading language/behaviour based on characteristics such as sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, ethnicity, or religion will not be tolerated, and it emphasizes a preventative and restorative approach to behaviour support.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Families may be eligible for district-provided bus service if they live more than 4 km away (Grades K–3) or more than 4.8 km away (Grades 4–7). The school directs families to the district transportation page for details: https://www.sd42.ca/student-transportation/.
Enrollment
The school notes that kindergarten registration information is provided through the district and directs families to learn about registration phases and the process at https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.
Location
Site: elementary.sd42.ca/bluemountain/
Phone: 604 463-6414
Address: 12153 248 St, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1J3
Blue Mountain Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Blue Mountain Elementary
34.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - below the district public school average of 37, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 25
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
58.79
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.58
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.78
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 46, 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 25, numeracy is 44, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 25.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 33 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 68 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 35, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 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
66.25
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
69.61
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.11
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.43
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 70, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 64.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
90.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 21 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
70.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the district public school average of 73, trailing by 3 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
47.95
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 13 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 90, Facilities and Personnel is 70, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 40 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.87
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 64, 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.
76.35
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
61.86
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 76 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.08
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 67, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.