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Mckim Middle School
About
McKim Middle School is located at 689 Rotary Dr, Kimberley, BC V1A 1E4. The school serves Grade 4 to Grade 7 students and focuses on improving outcomes by making the school a safe, caring, and healthy place to work and learn. McKim describes itself as a research-based, collaborative learning community that honours diversity and inclusion while developing students’ academic and practical skills for lifelong learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Rocky Mountain)
Education language: McKim offers an Intensive French Program, where students receive intensive French instruction in Grade 6, with continued concentrated French programming in Grade 7 as a cohort. The Indigenous Education program also works to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students (including activities such as Ktunaxa language learning). The school also connects eligible newcomer families with Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), which can include English language training for adults.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 4-7
Phone: 250 427-2283
Email: mms.office@sd6.bc.ca
Principal: Scott Sharun
Education Languages
McKim offers an Intensive French Program, where students receive intensive French instruction in Grade 6, with continued concentrated French programming in Grade 7 as a cohort. The Indigenous Education program also works to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students (including activities such as Ktunaxa language learning). The school also connects eligible newcomer families with Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), which can include English language training for adults.
Programs and Services
"Intensive French" McKim offers an Intensive French Program that emphasizes accelerated French language acquisition, communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), and cultural awareness. Families interested in the program are encouraged to attend a parent meeting and consider the commitment through later grades. "Indigenous Education" The Indigenous Education program supports the success of students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) and aims to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students. Supports include outdoor experiential learning and in-class cultural learning opportunities, as well as learning connected to Truth and Reconciliation. "Student support / counselling" School counselling is available for McKim students to help them access resources and make informed personal and educational decisions. "Newcomer/settlement support (SWIS)" The school/district partners with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy to provide Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) services for eligible immigrant and refugee students and their families, including help understanding the Canadian school system and referrals to community services.
School Culture and Expectations
McKim emphasizes creating a safe, caring, and healthy environment that honours diversity and inclusion. The school’s Code of Conduct is intended to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment for purposeful learning and to guide students toward responsible, respectful behaviour. The school also promotes anti-bullying messaging and provides an ERASE Bullying reporting tool.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
McKim directs families to the district transportation page for information about busing, including bus registration, transportation assistance, parent information, and related policies.
Enrollment
For Intensive French, the district notes that families wishing to be added to the waitlist for the Intensive French class should reach out directly to McKim Middle School (as referenced on the district Intensive French page).
Location
Mckim Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Mckim Middle School
41.74
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 42 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.47
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.69
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.78
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 28 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 41, numeracy is 43, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 3 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 66, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
57.69
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.
77.76
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
77.66
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.13
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 7 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 78, Health is 78, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 78.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
76.83
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.60
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 27 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
57.18
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the province public school average of 53, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 77, Facilities and Personnel is 91, and Learning Resources is 57.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 91, while Learning Resources is lowest at 57.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
65.58
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
84.73
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.60
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 14 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 85 and Safety is 81.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 81.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
77.34
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 13 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 77.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.