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Westwood Elementary
About
Westwood Elementary is located at 2633 Vanier Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 1V1. The school website highlights school news and events, and includes a land acknowledgement statement.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Prince George)
Education language: French Immersion is offered in School District No. 57 at specific district schools (College Heights Elementary, Lac des Bois, and Heather Park Elementary), with instruction delivered in French in the early years and a mix of French and English in later grades. The provided sources do not state the language(s) of instruction used at Westwood Elementary specifically, and do not mention ELL language support at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 562-3076
Email: swhitehead@sd57.bc.ca
Principal: Shandee Whitehead
Education Languages
French Immersion is offered in School District No. 57 at specific district schools (College Heights Elementary, Lac des Bois, and Heather Park Elementary), with instruction delivered in French in the early years and a mix of French and English in later grades. The provided sources do not state the language(s) of instruction used at Westwood Elementary specifically, and do not mention ELL language support at this school.
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) SD57 offers StrongStart early learning programs that are free for children aged 0–5 attending with a parent/caregiver, and are guided by Early Childhood Educators and the Early Learning Framework. Transportation (district service) SD57 provides transportation information and tools for families, including the FirstView app instructions, online regular/courtesy bus registration, and transportation policies and procedures.
School Culture and Expectations
District direction for SD57 emphasizes Truth and Reconciliation, Equity of Access, Wellness, and Learning, including culturally safe, caring, inclusive learning communities where all students thrive.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
District transportation information includes the FirstView app (parent instructions), online regular and courtesy bus registration, and transportation policies/procedures. The provided sources do not include Westwood-specific drop-off/pick-up, parking, or arrival/dismissal guidance.
Location
Westwood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Westwood Elementary
31.28
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 39, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 33
Numeracy: 29
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
57.17
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
51.82
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.09
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 19 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 33, numeracy is 29, and overall is 31.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while numeracy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 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 31, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 52, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 31.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 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
57.81
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
65.40
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
59.28
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
61.50
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 10 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 65, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 61.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 65, while Health is lowest at 59.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
71.43
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
64.29
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 5 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.22
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 3 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 71, Facilities and Personnel is 64, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 71, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.13
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
71.72
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 4 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 72 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 15 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 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.