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Don Ross Middle School
About
Don Ross Middle School is located at 42091 Ross Rd, Box 299, Brackendale (Squamish), BC V0N 1H0. The school describes itself as, first and foremost, a “middle years program,” designed around the unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional changes of early adolescence. Students are supported through interdisciplinary teacher teams, specialist teachers (e.g., Music/Arts/ADST), and collaborative support models. The school also emphasizes relationship-building through an advisory program focused on connection, organization, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)
Education language: Don Ross Middle School offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. The school also provides French as a Second Language as part of its Grade 7–9 program. Admission to French Immersion follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48, with other entries based on space and prior French experience.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-9
Phone: 604 898-3671
Email: gjackson@sd48.bc.ca
Principal: Graham Jackson
Education Languages
Don Ross Middle School offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. The school also provides French as a Second Language as part of its Grade 7–9 program. Admission to French Immersion follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48, with other entries based on space and prior French experience.
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling School counsellors support students’ educational, social, emotional, and career development in coordination with parents/guardians. Support may include individual and group counselling, in-class instruction, and coordination between the school, family, and community services. Nutrition programs A Nutrition Programs section is listed on the school website (details not provided in the available source text). Middle years learning model / advisory The school organizes students into interdisciplinary teacher teams supported by specialist teachers and collaborative models of support. The school also runs an advisory program intended to build relationships, support social-emotional learning, provide organization time, and develop self-advocacy skills. Athletics and extracurricular sports Sports/skills academy A Hockey Academy may run for Grades 8–9 (depending on numbers) and requires online registration.
- Badminton
- Track & Field
- Grade 8/9 Girls Soccer
- Mountain Bike Team
School Culture and Expectations
Don Ross Middle School uses PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to explicitly teach and reinforce positive social, emotional, and academic behaviors. The school describes PBIS as a proactive, multi-tiered approach intended to create a safe and predictable learning environment and reduce issues such as bullying. The school’s “E.A.G.L.E. values” are embedded in classrooms and events, and students are recognized through systems such as Eagle Cards, assemblies, draws, and celebrations.
Enrollment
Registration for the school’s French Immersion program (Grades 7–9) typically follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48. Entry at other grade levels is based on available space and previous French experience. A Grade 8–9 Hockey Academy is listed as requiring online registration.
Location
Site: www.sd48donross.org/
Phone: 604 898-3671
Address: Po Box 29942091 Ross Road, Squamish, BC V0N 1H0
Don Ross Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Don Ross Middle School
37.05
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 37 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 36
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
52.26
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 52 - above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
66.48
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.27
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 28 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 38, numeracy is 36, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 37, student commitment to learning is 52, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 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
57.64
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
71.39
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.72
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
74.25
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 71.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
75.30
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.42
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 10 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
44.21
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 9 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 75, Facilities and Personnel is 73, and Learning Resources is 44.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 44.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
67.91
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.08
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
86.47
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 13 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 86.
The strongest current area is Safety at 86, while Relationships is lowest at 79.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.91
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 3 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 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.