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Quarterway Elementary
About
Quarterway Elementary is located at 1632 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G6. The school describes itself as having a proud history of being a central part of its community. Quarterway Elementary says 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: 250 754-6845
Email: arlette.begoumkake@sd68.bc.ca
Principal: Arlette Begoum-Kake
Programs and Services
StrongStart Quarterway Elementary lists StrongStart hours and indicates the program is open starting October 6, 2025. Student support / special education The school site links families to Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools resources for “Inclusive Education,” along with accessibility resources.
School Culture and Expectations
Quarterway Elementary emphasizes being a central part of the community and says it strives to provide a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for every child. The website also links to the school’s Code of Conduct.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website includes links for “Bus Registration” and “Bus Routes,” and also points families to BC Transit – Nanaimo. Specific drop-off/pick-up or parking procedures were not provided in the available sources.
Enrollment
The school website includes registration information and a “Getting Started” area with links for “School Registration,” “Bus Registration,” and “School Locator” (to find the school that serves your address).
Location
Quarterway Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Quarterway Elementary
40.17
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: 39
Numeracy: 42
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
61.63
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.44
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.70
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 48, 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 39, numeracy is 42, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 20 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 improved by 18 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 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 62, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
43.33
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
72.60
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.19
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - 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.
74.59
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 2 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 73, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
85.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 29 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.40
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 50, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 86, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
62.73
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - 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.
64.86
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 80 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.39
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 63, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.