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Upper Pine Elem-Jr Secondary
About
Upper Pine Elementary & Junior Secondary is located at 10716 97 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 6L7. Upper Pine is a K–8 school in Rose Prairie, minutes north of Fort St. John. The school says it is committed to child-centered learning, collaborative planning, and positive school-culture supports, including PBIS school-wide discipline. It highlights a welcoming facility, strong parent/community support, and a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: Upper Pine reports that about 10% of students are English as a second language and that the school has access to ELL support. The sources do not specify the primary language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-8
Phone: 250 827-3691
Email: upperpine@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Palma Vasarhelyi
Education Languages
Upper Pine reports that about 10% of students are English as a second language and that the school has access to ELL support. The sources do not specify the primary language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.
Programs and Services
Health and wellness (APPLE Schools) Upper Pine partners with APPLE Schools to support a healthy school community, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health habits. Technology access The school highlights wide access to i-book computer technology in classrooms. Student support / special education and related services The school has a Reading Recovery teacher and reports itinerant access to services including counselling, speech (Tiny Eye) and language therapy, and ELL support. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school also describes having a “top level sports program” with facilities including a full-sized gymnasium, an ice rink, and baseball diamonds. Grade 7–8 teams arrange games through coaches (no league) and aim to enter at least one tournament per season per sport; some tournaments may require additional player fees.
- Basketball (noted in school news)
- Ski trip (noted in school news)
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s motto is “SOAR - Safe - Outstanding - Accountable - Respectful.” It states a commitment to child-centered learning, collaborative planning, and PBIS school-wide discipline, along with positive school culture supports. A Code of Conduct is posted on the school site (linked as “Code of Conduct 2020/21”).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 60 transportation requires families to submit a bus registration form for any student riding the bus, to ensure a seat and keep information current. Forms can be submitted by email to transportation@prn.bc.ca or dropped off in person at the SD60 Facilities & Transportation Office (10716 – 97 Avenue) or the School Board Office (10112 – 105 Avenue). Bus run status information is available through the district.
Enrollment
Families can register by using the school’s registration forms or by coming into the school office for paper copies. The school asks families to bring a Care Card, immunization record, birth certificate, and proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, driver’s license, mortgage, or rental agreement).
Location
Upper Pine Elem-Jr Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Upper Pine Elem-Jr Secondary
42.08
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 42 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
68.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the comparison cohort average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
34.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the comparison cohort average of 49, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
90.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the comparison cohort average of 53, ahead by 37 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 40, numeracy is 44, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 42, student commitment to learning is 68, and college and career readiness is 90.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 90, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2023-2024.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
58.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
57.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.12
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 69, 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 58, Health is 57, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 57.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
82.69
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 63, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
36.79
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the comparison cohort average of 51, trailing by 14 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 37.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.00
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
52.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 56, 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 69 and Safety is 52.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 52.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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