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Bert Ambrose
About
Bert Ambrose Elementary is located at 9616 115 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2Y1. The school serves Grades K–6 and describes itself as a child-centered school with a collaborative staff and an active Parent Advisory Committee. Its mission is “Striving together to achieve our potential for a better tomorrow,” guided by its GATOR motto: Growing, Achieving, Together, Opportunities for all, Respectful, Responsible, Resourceful.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 785-2321
Email: bertambrose@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Melissa Degroot
Programs and Services
Before and After School Care Bert Ambrose offers the “Little Gators Clubhouse” before-and-after-school care program, with registrations available through an online form. The program aims to reduce transitions at the beginning and end of the school day and supports children’s social and emotional learning through a play-based approach. Student support / special education The school reports access to district learning services, including counselling, teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing support, and speech-language support, along with a reading intervention teacher. A part-time librarian is also listed among school supports.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s guiding words include being Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind, and its GATOR motto emphasizes respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness. The Code of Conduct focuses on maintaining a safe, caring, orderly learning environment and applies during school activities and may apply on the way to and from school. The school states it promotes values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code and will treat discrimination and bullying (including cyberbullying) seriously.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 60 requires a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep information current. Families can submit the form by email or drop it off in person at SD60 Facilities & Transportation or the School Board Office; transportation questions are directed to transportation@prn.bc.ca or (250) 785-1577.
Enrollment
The school website includes news about Kindergarten registration (with details linked from the post). For before/after-school care, the school and district provide online registration/waitlist options for the BASC program.
Location
Bert Ambrose Reviews
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Academic Learning of Bert Ambrose
39.99
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 40 - below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
55.38
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 55 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.42
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
65.38
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 12 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 2024-2025, literacy is 39, numeracy is 41, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 17 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 26 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 40, student commitment to learning is 55, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 65.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 65, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 23 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
61.54
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.93
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 60, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.43
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 2 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 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 62, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 67.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 67, while Health is lowest at 59.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
52.28
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 4 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.55
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 18 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
72.31
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
55.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - in line with the district public school average of 56, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 72 and Safety is 55.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 55.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.03
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 6 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 29 points since 2019/2020.