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Pineridge Elementary
About
Pineridge Elementary is located at 1700 Sloan Avenue in Prince Rupert, BC (mailing address: PO Box 520, Prince Rupert, BC). The school describes a safe and caring environment that emphasizes respect, kindness, inclusion, and following school rules. Pineridge highlights positive behaviour, fairness, and readiness to learn, including self-regulation strategies and being “calm, alert, and ready to learn.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Prince Rupert)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 627-7054
Email: andree.michaud@sd52.bc.ca
Principal: Andree Michaud
Programs and Services
**StrongStart Centre** Pineridge hosts a StrongStart Centre for children ages 3–5 (and younger) with parents/guardians, focused on a literacy- and play-enriched environment. StrongStart uses school spaces such as the gym and library and often joins school assemblies. **After School Activities Program** The school shares an Activities Coordinator with other district schools and runs an after-school program two days per week. Students can sign up for a variety of activities, with the goal of increasing involvement in community and other activities. **Lunch program** Pineridge participates in the district lunch program. Students receive a monthly menu and lunches are delivered daily to the school and to students’ classes. **Student support / self-regulation and behaviour support** The school uses the Restitution philosophy to support students in making choices and fixing mistakes, alongside the Zones of Regulation framework. Students receive instruction in the Zones of Regulation, with continued support through classes, assemblies, and announcements. **Child care (before/after school)** Westview Child Care Centre operates before- and after-school care in the StrongStart room.
School Culture and Expectations
Pineridge emphasizes a safe, caring, and inclusive school culture where bullying is not tolerated. Expectations include respecting others and their personal space and belongings, using positive talk, being honest, and showing kindness. The school also promotes self-regulation, being a good listener, playing fair, taking turns, and working to be “calm, alert, and ready to learn.”
Location
Site: pineridge.rupertschools.ca/
Phone: 250 627-7054
Address: Po Box 520, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1G9
Pineridge Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Pineridge Elementary
40.39
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 40 - below the province public school average of 44, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 36
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
62.94
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
34.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.12
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 17 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 2022-2023, literacy is 45, numeracy is 36, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022-2023, academic performance is 40, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 35, and college and career readiness is 69.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 69, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 35.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
23.08
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 23 - well below the province public school average of 64, trailing by 41 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.07
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Health is 23.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 40 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
37.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 38 - well below the province public school average of 52, 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 38.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
78.43
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 79, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
54.78
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 5 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022/2023, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 55.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 55.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 50 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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