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Parkland Middle School
About
Parkland Middle School is located at 1115 2nd Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2B4. Built in 2002, the school serves Grade 7–9 students and includes spaces such as a multi-purpose area, modern gym, shops and computer rooms, band/art/drama rooms, science labs, and an extensive library. The school building overlooks the Elizabeth Lake Bird Sanctuary.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: Parkland Middle School offers a French Immersion program, with a minimum of 50% (three courses) taught in French in Grades 8–10. The French Immersion program follows the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, and students also have access to the same school programs and student services as other students. (The sources do not state the main language of instruction for the non-immersion program or any ELL services.)
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-9
Phone: 250 426-3327
Email: brenda.tyson@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Brenda Tyson
Education Languages
Parkland Middle School offers a French Immersion program, with a minimum of 50% (three courses) taught in French in Grades 8–10. The French Immersion program follows the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, and students also have access to the same school programs and student services as other students. (The sources do not state the main language of instruction for the non-immersion program or any ELL services.)
Programs and Services
Counselling Parkland Middle School provides counselling support services for students; families can connect with the school counsellor via a virtual office link and email. French Immersion The school offers French Immersion as an authorized alternative program following the BC Ministry of Education curriculum. In Grades 8–10, students receive a minimum of 50% of their instruction (three courses) in French. Indigenous Education The school offers Indigenous Education programs focused on incorporating Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and cultural practices. Food programs (Breakfast Club) Parkland Middle School offers a healthy breakfast program each school day. Student support / youth services (YCW) Parkland Middle School offers full-time Youth Care Worker (YCW) services. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school has an Athletics section that provides information and updates on sports programs, events, and activities (specific sports are not listed in the provided sources).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For French Immersion, transportation is the parent’s responsibility. If there is space, students may ride school district buses; however, bussing is frequently not available, and carpooling and city buses are suggested alternatives.
Enrollment
The school provides a Registration Package with forms and instructions for enrolling new students. Families are directed to print and complete all required forms (including the appropriate course selection sheet), and must provide proof of address and BC residency plus documentation such as a birth certificate, passport, study permit, or other immigration document showing Canadian citizenship before registration.
Location
Parkland Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Parkland Middle School
39.25
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 39 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 40
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.09
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.55
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.87
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 81 - 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 39, numeracy is 40, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 4 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 39, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 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
64.13
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
71.59
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - 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.
73.94
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 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.38
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 3 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 72, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
77.52
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 16 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
88.82
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 25 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.64
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 14 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 78, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.61
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
85.20
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.74
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 12 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 85 and Safety is 86.
The strongest current area is Safety at 86, while Relationships is lowest at 85.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.28
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 7 points since 2019/2020.