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Ruth King Elementary
About
Ruth King Elementary is located at 2764 Jacklin Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3X6. The school website highlights several school-based programs and services for students and families, including student services, StrongStart early learning, and before- and after-school care options.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 478-8368
Email: vives@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Vicki Ives
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Student Services is listed as a school program (details are not provided in the available source text). Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is a free early learning drop-in program (for children age 5 and under with a parent/caregiver) funded by the Ministry of Education. The program is offered in partnership with Sooke Family Resource Society and other community agencies. Before-school care / supervision The Before School Program is a no-cost, supervised program available to all Ruth King students. Students can have a nutritious snack and use sports equipment in the gym before school. Meal program Ruth King offers an optional lunch program; families must register for their child to be served. Meals are scratch-cooked, served buffet style, and the program uses a pay-what-you-can model. Afterschool care The Ruth King After School Program is a licensed childcare program run by Sooke School District staff (Monday–Thursday until 5 pm). The school notes it is not currently accepting additions to its waitlist.
Enrollment
Families are directed to register using the Sooke School District registration link/portal (the school also references a district registration checklist and contacting the office with questions). The Catchment page points families to the district’s School Locator tool to look up which school is assigned to an address.
Location
Ruth King Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ruth King Elementary
40.55
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - in line with the district public school average of 40, within 1 point.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.47
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.92
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.65
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 27 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 40, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 38 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 35 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 49 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 41, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 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
74.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.98
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.63
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 74, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 74, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
52.02
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - in line with the district public school average of 52, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 10 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
81.25
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.05
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 11 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 71.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
65.67
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 8 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.