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Merritt Central Elementary
About
Merritt Central Elementary is a K–7 school in Merritt, BC (Po Box 4100, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8). The school emphasizes supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional development, and uses Behaviour Education and Self-Management (BESM) as a school-wide approach to help students make thoughtful choices and take responsibility. MCES describes a commitment to an inclusive, anti-racist, respectful learning environment that values student diversity, embraces nłeʔkepmx, Syilx, and Métis cultures and languages, and aims to help students grow into kind, respectful individuals in a safe and welcoming setting.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 378-9931
Email: nomori@365.sd58.bc.ca
Principal: Natasha Omori
Programs and Services
Hot lunches MCES uses an online ordering system for hot lunches (mces.hotlunches.net), with payment options including e-transfer, cheque, or cash at the office. Learning resources (online) The school provides a set of optional learning resource links for families and students (not all classes use all resources), including library access and online reading/math/research platforms; families are encouraged to speak with the classroom teacher about individual logins. Student attendance and safety (Safe Arrival) MCES uses Automated Student Absence Reporting (Safe Arrival). Families can report absences/late arrivals by phone and can also report absences online or via the SchoolMessenger app.
School Culture and Expectations
MCES states that students have a right to learn in a safe, caring, and balanced environment, supported by a community culture of respect for self, others, and the world. The school highlights a commitment to inclusion, fairness, and anti-racism, and describes work with Indigenous partners to help decolonize the school environment. MCES also uses the 7 Grandfather Teachings (Respect, Courage, Truth, Love, Wisdom, Honesty, Humility) to support ongoing conversations about character and values. The school notes that behavior expectations apply at school, during school activities, while traveling to and from school, and online.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus information is provided through Nicola-Similkameen School District transportation resources. The school notes that bus route cancellations may be possible due to transportation staffing shortages, and families will be notified (approximately 6:30 a.m.) if a route is cancelled. For daily procedures, MCES asks visitors (including parents/guardians) to check in at the office. The school provides designated end-of-day pick-up locations by age group (Kindergarten, Primary, Intermediate), and notes that bus-registered students must check in in the multipurpose room even if they are being picked up.
Location
Merritt Central Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Merritt Central Elementary
34.98
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.91
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
50.69
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 1 point.
Students report problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
71.18
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 52, 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 36, numeracy is 34, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 3 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 35, student commitment to learning is 58, critical thinking is 51, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 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
57.61
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.20
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.39
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
70.03
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 75, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 66, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Health is lowest at 59.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
61.29
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the province public school average of 61, within 0 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide support for student learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.39
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 10 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 4 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 61, Facilities and Personnel is 73, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 73, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 16 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
77.73
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.49
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 2 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 78 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.73
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 3 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 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.