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T M Roberts Elementary
About
T M Roberts Elementary is located at 10 Wattsville Rd, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2A2. École TM Roberts School describes itself as the largest elementary school in Cranbrook (about 365 students) and the only dual-track elementary school in the city offering French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The school’s mission is “to engage our learners to reach their potential in a safe and supportive community.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: TM Roberts offers both an English program and a French Immersion program; in French Immersion, students are taught the same curriculum as English students, but the language of instruction is French. The school offers Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten through Grade 6 at this site. (No English language learning/ELL services are described in the provided sources.)
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 489-4575
Email: david.doll@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: David Doll
Education Languages
TM Roberts offers both an English program and a French Immersion program; in French Immersion, students are taught the same curriculum as English students, but the language of instruction is French. The school offers Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten through Grade 6 at this site. (No English language learning/ELL services are described in the provided sources.)
Programs and Services
French Immersion TM Roberts offers French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and describes it as providing an education equivalent to the English program while building high proficiency in French. Aboriginal Education The school lists Aboriginal Education programs, resources, and initiatives aimed at supporting students and integrating Aboriginal culture. Student support / special education Student Services are described as supporting the educational development of all students. Supports listed include Counselling Services, a Youth Care Worker (working with students individually or in groups), and Speech-Language Pathology Services that assess and support a wide range of communication difficulties (with referrals typically starting by discussing concerns with the classroom teacher).
School Culture and Expectations
The school encourages students to be Thoughtful, Motivated, Responsible, and Safe. TM Roberts also links to a Code of Conduct that outlines expected behavior and responsibilities for students and staff.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For French Immersion students who live outside the catchment area, transportation is the parent/guardian’s responsibility. When there is space, students may be able to ride school district buses as courtesy riders with approval from the transportation department.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Registration” section for information on enrolling new students (details are not provided in the supplied text).
Location
T M Roberts Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of T M Roberts Elementary
40.03
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 40 - in line with the district average of 40, within 0 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 40
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.26
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.62
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 32 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 40, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 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 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 40, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
72.94
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.12
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
82.43
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 73, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 73, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 68.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
54.00
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 11 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 54.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
43.90
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 10 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
78.65
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district 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.
63.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 5 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.20
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the province public school average of 58, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.