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Upper Lynn Elementary
About
Upper Lynn Elementary is located at 1540 Coleman Street, North Vancouver, BC V7K 1W8. The school community’s mission is to support all students in realizing their full potential in an environment that promotes healthy, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. The school also emphasizes an inclusive culture aligned with its BEARS expectations and a focus on strengthening literacy through effective assessment and instruction.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3820
Email: upperlynn@sd44.ca
Principal: Tim MacLeod
Programs and Services
Music / Band Upper Lynn families can access the district’s Elementary Band & Strings Program, a school-based instrumental music program for intermediate grades (Band: Grades 5–7; Strings: Grades 4–7) that complements BC’s Arts Education curriculum. Library / Learning Commons The school has a Virtual Learning Commons and an online library catalogue (Destiny Discover) for browsing the collection. Students are encouraged to borrow books during weekly library times, with borrowing guidelines and support from the teacher-librarian. Student support / counselling Upper Lynn shares a school counsellor with Cleveland Elementary. The counsellor describes a focus on building relationships with students, staff, and families, and supporting children through a strong community approach. After-school / lunch programs The school notes that after-school and lunch registration opens for spring sessions.
School Culture and Expectations
Upper Lynn promotes “The Code of the BEARS”: Be Accountable (responsible for learning and actions), Be Respectful (treat others with courtesy, kindness, and consideration), and Be Safe (care for the safety of ourselves and others). The school plan highlights fostering an inclusive, BEARS-aligned culture. The school also reminds families that personal devices are to be turned off during school hours.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/upperlynn/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3820
Address: 1540 Coleman St, North Vancouver, BC V7K 1W8
Upper Lynn Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Upper Lynn Elementary
51.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 52 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 54
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
68.38
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.15
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.74
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 24 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 49, numeracy is 54, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 52, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 52.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 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
60.87
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
77.87
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 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.44
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.70
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 4 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 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 72.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
81.76
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 38 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.12
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.53
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 33, ahead by 22 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 82, Facilities and Personnel is 67, and Learning Resources is 56.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 56.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.43
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
85.31
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.18
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 9 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 77.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 77.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.84
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 63, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.