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Bert Bowes Middle School
About
Bert Bowes Middle School is located at 9816 106 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 4E6. The school serves Grades 7–9 and describes itself as a student-centered community focused on collaborative planning, technology integration, and helping every student build success. BBMS emphasizes belonging and a “Positive, Accountable, Willing and Safe” (P.A.W.S.) environment where students feel comfortable and safe. The school also acknowledges learning on the traditional territory of the Tsáá? Ché Ne Dane (Dane-zaa) within Treaty 8.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: Bert Bowes Middle School offers instruction in English and also offers a French Immersion program. The school notes access to an ELL specialist teacher through itinerant services for students who need English language learning support.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-9
Phone: 250 785-6717
Email: bbms@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Jason Gill
Education Languages
Bert Bowes Middle School offers instruction in English and also offers a French Immersion program. The school notes access to an ELL specialist teacher through itinerant services for students who need English language learning support.
Programs and Services
French Immersion The school offers a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. Music / Band The school offers a Band program, including course-based band options for students. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school has a counsellor and a Social Emotional Support teacher who provide social-emotional services. BBMS also lists a Learning Assistant Teacher, Educational Assistants, and itinerant access to specialized supports such as a learning resource disability teacher, school psychologist, ELL specialist teacher, teacher for visually impaired, and teacher for deaf/hard of hearing. The school website also shares external crisis and youth support resources for students.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Cross-country running
- Track & field
School Culture and Expectations
BBMS promotes a Positive, Accountable, Willing and Safe (P.A.W.S.) environment and states that “everybody belongs.” The school emphasizes student-centered learning, collaborative planning, and technology integration, with a supportive and caring staff focused on student comfort, safety, and belonging. The site includes a Code of Conduct section and a page on restrictions for personal electronic devices.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school asks families not to deliver or pick up students in the back parking lot by the band room/facilities because it is busy and extra vehicles can disrupt staff access. For busing, School District 60 requires families to submit a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure seating and keep information current; questions can be directed to transportation@prn.bc.ca or (250) 785-1577.
Location
Bert Bowes Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Bert Bowes Middle School
43.18
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 43 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.56
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.06
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 29 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 45, numeracy is 42, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 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
53.51
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
74.96
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.27
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.08
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 75, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 74.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
90.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 29 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
82.67
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 19 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
43.19
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 10 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 90, Facilities and Personnel is 83, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.53
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.40
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.09
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 12 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 85.
The strongest current area is Safety at 85, while Relationships is lowest at 83.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.49
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 2 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.