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Muheim Memorial Elementary
About
Muheim Memorial Elementary School is located at 3659 3rd Avenue, PO Box 2260, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. It is a School District 54 (Bulkley Valley) elementary school serving Grades K–7. The district notes that Muheim Memorial Élémentaire is a dual-track school offering both Early French Immersion and a regular English program, with students participating together as a whole school community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Bulkley Valley)
Education language: Muheim Memorial Élémentaire offers both a regular English program and an Early French Immersion program. In Early French Immersion, instruction is primarily in French through about Grade 3; after that, instruction is 80% in French and 20% in English up to Grade 7 (with some English use early in kindergarten). Parent-teacher conferences are conducted in English and reports are written in English.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 847-2688
Email: mmeoffice@sd54.bc.ca
Principal: Liliana Pesce
Education Languages
Muheim Memorial Élémentaire offers both a regular English program and an Early French Immersion program. In Early French Immersion, instruction is primarily in French through about Grade 3; after that, instruction is 80% in French and 20% in English up to Grade 7 (with some English use early in kindergarten). Parent-teacher conferences are conducted in English and reports are written in English.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Early) Muheim Memorial Élémentaire is a dual-track school offering Early French Immersion alongside a regular English program. The Early French Immersion model provides primarily French instruction until about Grade 3, then 80% French and 20% English through Grade 7. Athletics and extracurricular activities The school’s French Immersion information notes that students participate together in a variety of sports and extra-curricular activities, as well as whole-school theme days. Student support / special education School District 54 provides Learner Support Services that work collaboratively with schools, parents, and community agencies to support inclusive educational programming. District resource areas listed include supports related to autism spectrum, behaviour, chronic health/physical disability, intellectual disability, and learning disability, along with links to provincial outreach and special-education technology resources.
School Culture and Expectations
The French Immersion program description emphasizes that Muheim students interact as a whole school community, joining together for sports, extra-curricular activities, and theme days. The district also states that Learner Support Services work with schools and families to support inclusive educational programming.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 54 provides district transportation information, including bus registration, bus pass procedures, bus status, bus safety, and safety & behaviour.
Enrollment
For Early French Immersion, the district states that all kindergarten-aged students who reside in the Smithers area can express interest in enrolling. If interest exceeds available spaces, a lottery is conducted for the following school year.
Location
Site: www.sd54.bc.ca/muheim-elementary-school/
Phone: 250 847-2688
Address: Po Box 22603659 3rd Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Muheim Memorial Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Muheim Memorial Elementary
53.77
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 54 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 12 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 59
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
66.22
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.64
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.75
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 30 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 49, numeracy is 59, and overall is 54.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 59, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 points 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 54, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 54.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
58.97
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
76.79
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.31
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.99
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 73.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
81.03
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
63.79
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the province public school average of 64, within 0 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.46
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 9 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 81, Facilities and Personnel is 64, and Learning Resources is 61.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 81, while Learning Resources is lowest at 61.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.38
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
76.71
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the province 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.
65.15
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 77 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
75.78
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 11 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 76.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.