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John Stubbs Elementary
About
John Stubbs Elementary is located at 301 Zealous Cres, Victoria, BC V9C 1H6. The school highlights a range of programs and supports for students, including Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion options, as well as a Library Learning Commons. The site also emphasizes access to student support services (including counselling and specialist supports) and provides families with tools to stay connected through school communications.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: John Stubbs offers instruction in English and French through its French Immersion programs. In Early French Immersion, Kindergarten to Grade 3 instruction is taught in French, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 4 (about 80% French and 20% English continuing through Grades 5 and 6). Late French Immersion begins in Grade 6 with 100% instruction in French, with English Language Arts reintroduced the following year while other instruction remains in French.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 478-5571
Email: johnstubbs@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Mellissa Ryan
Education Languages
John Stubbs offers instruction in English and French through its French Immersion programs. In Early French Immersion, Kindergarten to Grade 3 instruction is taught in French, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 4 (about 80% French and 20% English continuing through Grades 5 and 6). Late French Immersion begins in Grade 6 with 100% instruction in French, with English Language Arts reintroduced the following year while other instruction remains in French.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Early and Late) John Stubbs offers both Early French Immersion (typically starting in Kindergarten) and Late French Immersion (starting in Grade 6). Late French Immersion begins with full-day instruction in French, and Early French Immersion teaches all subjects in French in the primary years with English Language Arts added later. Library Learning Commons The school’s Library Learning Commons provides online links and resources for parents and students, plus access to the library catalogue. Student support / special education École John Stubbs describes a range of supports for students needing extra help, including integrated support in regular classes, Educational Assistant support, and access to a Learning Centre through referral. The school writes Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students identified with special needs and notes accessibility features such as wheelchair access. District and school-based services listed include counselling, hearing impaired support, psychological assessment (psychometrician), speech therapy, and literacy support. Academic enrichment PACE (Program for Academic Creative Enrichment) offers academically ambitious students opportunities to build critical thinking and leadership skills, with a focus on social responsibility and community involvement.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school directs families to SD62 bus registration for transportation requests. Families may need a child’s Pupil Number, PEN, or New Student Registration Number to complete registration; the school notes these can be found through SD62 online consent tools/MyEdBC portals or the district registration site.
Enrollment
Families are directed to district registration resources, including a School Locator tool to determine which schools are attended based on an address. The Early and Late French Immersion pages both point families to the school’s registration information for enrolling in those programs.
Location
Site: johnstubbs.web.sd62.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 478-5571
Address: 301 Zealous Cres, Victoria, BC V9C 1H6
John Stubbs Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of John Stubbs Elementary
43.32
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 43 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 46
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
65.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.48
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.58
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 46, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 38 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 35 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 42 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 43, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 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
80.02
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.73
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.01
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 3 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 80, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 80, while Health is lowest at 71.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.68
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 4 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
53.03
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - in line with the district public school average of 53, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.99
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
66.31
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 6 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 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 2 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 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.