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Dunsmuir Middle School
About
Dunsmuir Middle School is located at 3341 Painter Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 2J1. The school highlights a range of programs for Grades 6–8 students, including district academies that run during the regular school day (such as Dance Academy and Soccer Academy), along with music and athletics opportunities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 250 478-5548
Email: dunsmuir@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Lisa Leclerc
Programs and Services
**Academies (within the regular school day)** Dunsmuir offers district academy programs that run in the timetable during the regular school day. The Dance Academy is a skill/performance development program for Grades 6–8 that provides training in multiple dance styles and performance opportunities for course credit; the school notes it welcomes dancers of all skill levels and participation may include workshops, guest teachers, and performances. The Soccer Academy is offered to students in Grades 7–8 and runs during the school timetable, replacing Physical Education for enrolled students. **Music / Band** Dunsmuir has a Music Program and notes that band registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open. The school also promotes choir (e.g., lunchtime rehearsals announced as open to all). **Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support (counselling & crisis/mental health supports)** Dunsmuir lists two school counsellors and provides families with links and contact options for no-cost safety and mental-health supports (including crisis lines and youth mental health resources). The counsellors page also includes links to immigrant and refugee counselling supports that can access trained interpreters, as required.
- Track and Field
- Volleyball (including competitive teams)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school provides a Bus Registration page that directs families to an online bus registration/information link for school transportation.
Enrollment
The school website includes a Registration section with links for School Registration, School Locator, and Bus Registration. For Dance Academy enrollment, families are directed to register online through the SD62 website and submit an application package to the school (or by email), with placement based on the application, online registration completion, and deposit payment.
Location
Dunsmuir Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dunsmuir Middle School
35.59
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 35
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.77
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 49, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.89
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 30 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 36, numeracy is 35, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 29 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 23 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 35 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 36, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.81
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
77.90
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.71
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 6 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 79, Health is 78, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 78.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
73.13
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
93.94
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 30 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.79
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 3 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 73, Facilities and Personnel is 94, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 94, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
74.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 8 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
88.66
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
91.44
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 18 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 89 and Safety is 91.
The strongest current area is Safety at 91, while Relationships is lowest at 89.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
78.71
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 7 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 79.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.