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Jaffray Elem-Jr Secondary
About
Jaffray Elementary / Jr. Secondary School is located in Jaffray, BC (PO Box 378, Jaffray, BC V0B 1T0). The school describes itself as the heart of the community—a place where community members gather to visit, celebrate, and play. It serves approximately 225 students in Kindergarten to Grade 10 and draws students from three other rural communities. The school highlights small class sizes for one-on-one attention, with a focus on academics, leadership, sports, and developing strong citizens—“the little school with a big heart!”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-10
Phone: 250 429-3211
Email: bill.johnson@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Bill Johnson
Programs and Services
Counselling School counselling is available as a resource for students, families, and educators. The school notes that a counsellor offers services to students as needed or requested. Preschool The school offers a Preschool program with a range of activities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Start Strong (early learning) Parents are welcome to bring pre-school aged children to participate in crafts, snacks, and early learning games. Parent information access (Portal) Parents can use the Portal to access their child’s academic progress.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct states that all children have the right to learn in a safe, caring, and orderly environment. Students are expected to maintain an attitude that is cooperative, courteous, and respectful. The school also emphasizes belonging and inclusion through opportunities for students—especially through leadership activities where older students organize events for younger students.
Enrollment
The district website notes that Kindergarten registration is open and describes district kindergarten programming; families can use the district’s registration resources to get started.
Location
Jaffray Elem-Jr Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Jaffray Elem-Jr Secondary
47.28
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 45
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
61.54
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the comparison cohort average of 47, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
91.18
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 41 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
100.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 48 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 2023-2024, literacy is 49, numeracy is 45, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 5 points since 2020-2021.
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, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 91, and college and career readiness is 100.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 100, while Student Commitment to Learning is lowest at 62.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 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
74.56
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.83
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the comparison cohort average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
83.07
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the comparison cohort average of 74, ahead by 9 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 75, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 83.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 83, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
95.59
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 96 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 34 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 36 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
35.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the comparison cohort average of 59, trailing by 23 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 96, Facilities and Personnel is 100, and Learning Resources is 36.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 100, while Learning Resources is lowest at 36.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
86.57
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the comparison cohort average of 78, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
66.76
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 65, within 1 point.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
82.35
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 11 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 82.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.