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Mamquam Elementary
About
Mamquam Elementary is located at Po Box 16040266 Government Road, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0. The school describes itself as an arts-infused school that uses the arts to deepen learning across the curriculum. Through arts-based learning, students construct and demonstrate understanding, connect art forms with other subject areas, and build creative and critical thinking skills. The school also emphasizes that art learning outcomes have equal value with other learning outcomes.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 898-3601
Email: jkresak@sd48.bc.ca
Principal: Jeff Maynard
Programs and Services
**Arts-infused learning** Mamquam Elementary describes itself as an arts-infused school that uses the arts to deepen learning across the curriculum. Students construct and demonstrate understanding through art forms, make connections between art and other subject areas, and develop creative and critical thinking skills. The school states that art learning outcomes have equal value with other learning outcomes.
School Culture and Expectations
Mamquam Elementary’s Code of Conduct notes the school is learning on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and promotes diversity in a safe, encouraging, and healthy environment. Expectations emphasize respect, kindness, caring for property, safe play, honesty, and taking responsibility (including restoring harm). The code prohibits bullying/harassment, unsafe actions, violence, and illegal acts, and describes restorative and supportive approaches such as mediation, circles, counselling/referrals, and collaborative problem solving. The school also outlines expectations for electronic device use and a dress code focused on weather-appropriate, non-offensive attire.
Location
Site: www.sd48mamquam.org/
Phone: 604 898-3601
Address: Po Box 16040266 Government Road, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0
Mamquam Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Mamquam Elementary
42.41
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 42 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
67.68
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
79.03
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.97
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 18 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 40, numeracy is 44, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 4 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 42, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 79, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 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
68.01
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the province public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.08
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.51
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 68, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 68.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
63.16
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 11 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 63.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.41
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
76.69
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the province public school average of 77, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
56.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.52
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 7 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 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2020/2021.