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KVR Middle School
About
KVR Middle School is located at 300 Jermyn Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 2E1. The school website highlights school news and events, including family learning opportunities (ERASE), student activities, and safety-focused initiatives such as “Safe Routes to School,” a “Kiss and Go Zone,” and a Walking School Bus program.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Okanagan Skaha)
Education language: The school offers English Language Learner (ELL) Support Services for students who need support learning English.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-7
Phone: 250 770-7600
Email: kvr@sd67.bc.ca
Principal: Jennifer Wingham
Education Languages
The school offers English Language Learner (ELL) Support Services for students who need support learning English.
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling The school offers a counselling program available to all students, providing short-term support and guidance for feelings, friendships, mental health concerns, and school-related concerns. Families can arrange appointments through the school counsellor (or via their child’s teacher), and students can request support directly. The program emphasizes privacy and confidentiality within district and counselling guidelines. Student support / inclusive education The school lists Inclusive Education Services (details not provided in the sourced text). English language support (ELL) The school provides English Language Learner (ELL) Support Services (details not provided in the sourced text). Athletics and extracurricular sports Sports Academy The school lists a “Sports Academy” program (staff names are provided on the page, but program details are not included in the sourced text). Explore Program The school lists an “Explore Program” (no additional description is included in the sourced text).
- Volleyball (Fall)
- Cross-country Running (Fall)
- Badminton Club (Winter)
- Intramurals
- Basketball (Winter)
- Rugby (Spring)
- Track & Field (Spring)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school promotes “Safe Routes to School” and includes information about a “Kiss and Go Zone.” The school also shares a Walking School Bus program for students.
Location
KVR Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of KVR Middle School
40.83
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 41 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
63.63
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.62
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.82
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 39, numeracy is 42, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 points 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 41, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
50.33
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.
77.50
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
77.57
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.
81.36
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 78, Health is 78, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 78.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
81.12
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.32
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - 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.
49.23
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the province public school average of 53, 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 81, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.18
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
86.88
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.68
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 73, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 88.
The strongest current area is Safety at 88, while Relationships is lowest at 87.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
73.36
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 72, 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 73.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.