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Ladysmith Intermediate
About
Ladysmith Intermediate School is located in Ladysmith, BC (PO Box 849, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6). The school describes itself as having a proud history as a central part of the community. It strives to create a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 4-7
Phone: 250 245-3351
Email: dionte.jelks@sd68.bc.ca
Principal: Dionte Jelks
Programs and Services
School safety / anonymous reporting The school site links families to district safety resources and the ERASE anonymous online reporting tool for bullying and harassment. Attendance reporting Families can report an absence through the school website ("Report an Absence"). Family resources and student services (district links) The school site links to district resources including Inclusive Education, Accessibility, wellness resources, and the Student Learning Survey.
School Culture and Expectations
The school states it strives to create a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. The website also references a Code of Conduct (linked from the school menu), but details are not provided in the available source text.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website includes links to district transportation supports such as Bus Registration and Bus Routes. Specific school drop-off/pick-up, parking, walking/biking, or site-based transportation procedures are not included in the provided sources.
Enrollment
The school website includes a Registration section and links for "Getting Started" and "School Registration." It also links to Bus Registration and a School Locator tool to find the NLPS school that serves your address.
Location
Site: ladysmithintermediate.sd68.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 245-3351
Address: Po Box 849, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6
Ladysmith Intermediate Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ladysmith Intermediate
30.53
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 36, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 30
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
59.94
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.17
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.84
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 31 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 32, numeracy is 30, and overall is 31.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 32, while numeracy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 34 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 46 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 31, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 31.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
58.16
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
75.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.17
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.36
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 5 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 75, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 72.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
74.72
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
91.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
56.78
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 7 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 75, 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.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.75
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.95
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.
77.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 12 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 81 and Safety is 77.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 77.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.34
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 9 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 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.