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Pleasant Valley Elementary
About
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is located at 6201 Dunbar Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2P2. The school describes itself as having a proud history as a central part of its community. It strives to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for every child.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 390-4027
Email: sara.tyson@sd68.bc.ca
Principal: Sara Tyson
Programs and Services
School safety, policies, and family tools Pleasant Valley Elementary provides family access to key school information and systems, including a Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, School Plan, and School Cash Online. The website also directs families to MyEd BC Portal and district resources such as Inclusive Education, Accessibility, and wellness resources. Attendance reporting Families are invited to report student absences to the school ("Report an Absence").
School Culture and Expectations
Pleasant Valley says it strives to create a “safe, warm and nurturing environment for every child.” The site also points families to the school’s Code of Conduct and Student Handbook for expectations and guidelines.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website links families to district transportation information, including bus registration and bus routes.
Enrollment
The school website includes district registration links (e.g., “School Registration”) and also links to bus registration. Families can use the district “School Locator” tool to find the school that serves their address.
Location
Pleasant Valley Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Pleasant Valley Elementary
39.70
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - above the district public school average of 36, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
63.52
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.65
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.69
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 26 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 44, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 40, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 74.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
52.78
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
67.36
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
70.89
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.58
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 73, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 67.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
82.89
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 26 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.76
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.26
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 2 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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 40 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.22
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.66
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 4 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 84 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
75.80
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 12 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 76.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.