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Ecole Citadel Middle
About
École Citadel Middle is located at 1265 Citadel Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X6. The school highlights a range of student supports and services, including counselling, student services (such as EAL and learning supports), athletics, library learning supports, and technology integration.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: Citadel Middle provides resources in English and French through its library, and offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English. The sources do not describe a bilingual or immersion instructional program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 945-6187
Email: mclay@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Mark Clay
Education Languages
Citadel Middle provides resources in English and French through its library, and offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English. The sources do not describe a bilingual or immersion instructional program.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school’s sports programs aim to build a positive attitude toward physical activity, encourage interest in a wide range of activities, and promote healthy fitness choices. Student support / special education Citadel offers multiple student services, including counselling (social, emotional, developmental, and crisis support), EAL (English as an Additional Language), gifted programming, Learning Assistance (for mild to moderate learning difficulties), a Learning Resource Program (adaptations/modifications and support), and a Skill Development Program (support for low-incidence special needs, including IEP development and instruction). Library The library focuses on collaborative learning spaces, literacy and love of reading, and teaching information literacy (finding, evaluating, and using information ethically). It also offers resources in both English and French at appropriate reading levels. Technology The school emphasizes integrating technology across subject areas to support communication, creativity, organization, and digital citizenship. Students who want to use personally owned devices at school must complete a permission form; photos and videos are not permitted unless required for supervised in-class work. Cafeteria / lunch There is currently no active cafeteria. Students are encouraged to bring a litterless, healthy lunch and a reusable water bottle/container, and energy drinks are not allowed; the school also promotes composting and recycling.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes digital citizenship and responsible technology use, including restrictions on photos/videos at school (unless supervised for classwork) and a permission process for student-owned devices. Students are also expected to follow lunch expectations such as bringing healthy, litterless meals and not bringing energy drinks.
Enrollment
Transition information for incoming Grade 6 students and outgoing Grade 8 students is posted on the school homepage and newsletters beginning in early spring. Families transitioning to the school mid-year are directed to visit www.sd43.bc.ca and call the school at 604-945-6187.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/citadel/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 945-6187
Address: 1265 Citadel Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X6
Ecole Citadel Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Citadel Middle
41.64
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 42 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.49
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.86
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.05
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 29 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 39, numeracy is 44, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 60, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.64
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
75.24
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
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 participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.43
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 4 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 75, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Health at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 75.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
76.42
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.20
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 6 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 76, Facilities and Personnel is 81, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 81, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.04
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the district public school average of 71, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.90
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - below the district public school average of 86, 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.
83.68
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - in line with the district public school average of 84, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 84 and Safety is 84.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 84.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.27
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.