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Laurie Middle School
About
Laurie Middle School is located at 1808 2nd St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1C5. The school describes itself as a hub of learning and extra-curricular activities for approximately 360 students in Grades 7–9. Laurie Middle School emphasizes holistic, lifelong learning in a caring, safe, and supportive environment, supported by high expectations and healthy relationships. The school aims to provide quality learning opportunities for all students and encourages parents to be actively involved in their child’s learning, including through the Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-9
Phone: 250 426-5291
Email: aaron.thorn@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Aaron Thorn
Programs and Services
Library access Laurie Middle School provides library access and references Follett Destiny. Indigenous Education The school highlights Indigenous Education programs, resources, and initiatives aimed at supporting and integrating Aboriginal culture. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Basketball (practice schedule referenced for 2025/2026) Intramurals The school offers intramurals, described as in-school sports and recreational activities available to students. Student support / special education Learning Services (Student Services) is described as a dedicated team of educators supporting the emotional and academic needs of a diverse group of students. The school also offers counselling (primarily through self-referral) and has a full-time Youth Care Worker to support the entire school community. Food programs Breakfast Club offers a healthy breakfast program every school day. Distance/online learning The LMS DL program is a blended model using Kootenay Discovery School’s online courses along with a traditional classroom experience.
School Culture and Expectations
The school community values holistic, lifelong learning in a caring, safe, and supportive environment, and notes that students learn best with high expectations and healthy relationships. The school encourages students to take risks in their learning and to believe in themselves. Family information pages reference expectations such as a dress code and a district electronics policy (cell phones used only during non-instructional time unless permitted by a teacher). The website also directs families to review the school’s Code of Conduct.
Location
Laurie Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Laurie Middle School
32.46
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 32 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 31
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.92
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.31
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.36
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 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 31, numeracy is 34, and overall is 32.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 34, while literacy is lowest at 31.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 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 32, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 32.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
59.52
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
71.35
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.
74.35
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the province public school average of 75, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 71.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
83.33
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 22 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.41
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 26 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.10
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 38 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 15 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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 38.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 38.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.08
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.98
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
82.06
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 73, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 84 and Safety is 82.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 82.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.95
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 2 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 10 points since 2019/2020.