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Dr Kearney Middle School
About
Dr. Kearney Middle School is located at 10723 92 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3J4. It is a vibrant Grade 7–9 middle school in Fort St. John’s community in the Peace River Valley. The school emphasizes student-centred learning, collaborative planning, and a caring environment, guided by its vision of empowering learners to be responsible citizens and leaders of the future. The school also highlights its motto: “Where Everyone Belongs.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-9
Phone: 250 785-8378
Email: dkms@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Christopher Nock
Programs and Services
**Visual and performing arts** The school highlights “outstanding programs in visual and performing arts” as part of its offerings. **Hockey Academy** Dr. Kearney offers a Hockey Academy program with applications for Grade 7 and for Grades 8–9. **Student support / special education** The school provides counselling services and special education personnel. It also supports a Resource Room Program for students living with physical and developmental challenges, and the Strength First Program, which provides an alternative style of programming. **Library services** The school has a part-time librarian and provides access to a library search system (Insignia). **School community supports** The school notes an active Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and supportive parent community.
School Culture and Expectations
The school describes a focus on student-centred learning, collaborative planning, and a caring environment. It communicates an inclusive identity through its motto, “Where Everyone Belongs,” and a vision focused on developing responsible citizens and leaders. The website also includes a Code of Conduct section, along with digital citizenship guidance and a policy restricting student use of personal internet-connected devices.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 60 transportation requires a bus registration form for all students who ride the bus to help ensure seating and keep information current. Families can submit the form by email to transportation@prn.bc.ca or drop it off 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.
Location
Dr Kearney Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dr Kearney Middle School
33.21
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 31
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
50.08
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 50 - in line with the province public school average of 49, within 1 point.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
60.69
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.88
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 35, numeracy is 31, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 35, while numeracy is lowest at 31.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 33, student commitment to learning is 50, critical thinking is 61, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
45.88
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
68.35
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.41
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 69, 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.
73.01
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the province public school average of 75, 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 68, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 66.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
64.47
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 3 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.30
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
40.35
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 13 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 64, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 40.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 40.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.89
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
75.86
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
82.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 9 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 76 and Safety is 82.
The strongest current area is Safety at 82, while Relationships is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.20
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 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 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.