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Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary
About
Sḵ́aadg̱aa Naay Elementary School is located at PO Box 1252, 500 Skidegate Heights, Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1. It is part of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii). The school shares updates with families through its website and embedded Facebook feed, including operational notices such as bus and weather-related information.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Haida Gwaii)
Education language: The school lists a Haida Language Teacher on staff, indicating Haida language learning is available at the school. The sources do not state the core language(s) used to teach the full curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual instruction program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 559-8889
Email: snoffice@sd50.bc.ca
Principal: William Bedard
Education Languages
The school lists a Haida Language Teacher on staff, indicating Haida language learning is available at the school. The sources do not state the core language(s) used to teach the full curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual instruction program.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education The school’s staff list includes a Learning Resource Teacher, a Special Education Resource Teacher, multiple Education Assistants, and a School Counsellor. The district’s Student Services page describes how Learning Resource Teachers and Special Education Resource Teachers support classroom teams, collaborate with families and school-based teams, and help develop and monitor student support plans. Speech and language services A Speech and Language Pathologist is listed on the school staff team. Early learning The school lists a StrongStart Coordinator, an Early Learning Coordinator, and a Seamless Day Facilitator among its staff. Indigenous education support An Indigenous Resource Worker is listed on staff. Library The school lists a CST/SERT/Librarian role and also notes an Education Assistant/CUPE Librarian. Food program support A Food Coordinator is listed on staff.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides a transportation page with general guidance for families, including arriving 5 minutes prior to scheduled bus pick-up. The school also posts bus operation updates (e.g., cancellations and weather-related delays) through its website’s embedded Facebook feed.
Location
Site: sd50.bc.ca/skaadgaa-naay-elementary-school/
Phone: 250 559-8889
Address: Po Box 1252, Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S1
Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary
33.27
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
42.86
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
76.79
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 2024-2025, literacy is 32, numeracy is 34, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 34, while literacy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
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, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 43, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 18 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
67.86
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.41
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.00
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 68, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 60.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 61, trailing by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
96.43
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 96 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 33 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
45.22
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 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 50, Facilities and Personnel is 96, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 96, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 24 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
81.12
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
57.59
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 9 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.86
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 4 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.