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Polaris Montessori Elementary
About
Polaris Montessori Elementary is located at 7005 Gladstone Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 3N7. The school’s website shares school news and announcements and includes district and school information pages for families.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Prince George)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 964-7743
Email: ttisdale@sd57.bc.ca
Principal: Terry Tisdale
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart is a free early learning program for children ages 0–5 attending with a parent or caregiver. It is guided by Early Childhood Educators and the BC Early Learning Framework. Technology / cell phone expectations The school provides cell phone guidelines for students and families.
School Culture and Expectations
The district states a commitment to a welcoming, safe, and inclusive culture and learning environment, including equitable opportunities for people with disabilities, and invites community feedback about accessibility barriers.
Location
Polaris Montessori Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Polaris Montessori Elementary
44.93
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - well above the district public school average of 39, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
77.25
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
79.38
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 31 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.50
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 26 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 44, numeracy is 46, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 45, student commitment to learning is 77, critical thinking is 79, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
78.75
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
63.57
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 63, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
81.25
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 6 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 79, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
31.62
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 32 - well below the district public school average of 44, trailing by 12 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.
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 33 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
39.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 12 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, Learning Resources is 39.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.59
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
82.75
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
56.87
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the district public school average of 56, within 0 points.
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 83 and Safety is 57.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 57.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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 60, trailing by 10 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 17 points since 2020/2021.