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Maquinna Elementary
About
Maquinna Elementary is located at 3881 Bruce St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1J6. The school describes itself as fostering a strong sense of community among staff, students, parents, and community partners, with student well-being at the forefront of its goals. Maquinna emphasizes a kind and empathetic school community and uses its “STARS” values (Safe, Teamwork, Achieve, Respect, Share) to guide a safe and supportive learning environment aimed at developing life-long learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 724-0512
Email: spetersen@sd70.bc.ca
Principal: Sean Petersen
Programs and Services
Breakfast program The school notes that its breakfast program supports students’ physical and mental well-being and helps students be attentive and energetic learners. Families who need something nutritious to eat are directed to see the office. Lunch program (School Meal Program) SD70 offers a month-to-month lunch program for students; families participate via a consent/sign-up process managed through the school office. The school notes that contributions/partial payment may be accepted and that students still need to bring a recess snack and drink. Backpack Food Program (weekend support) The Backpack Food Program is available to assist families on weekends, providing a backpack of food each weekend and sometimes additional items such as clothing, toiletries, dental products, books. Families can request a sign-up sheet from the school office, and food is delivered in time for students to take it home by bus on Thursday afternoons.
School Culture and Expectations
Maquinna Elementary’s Code of Conduct is based on the belief that all students have the right to learn, and that a safe, caring, and orderly environment is essential. The school’s expectations are organized around the STARS code: Safety, Teamwork, Achieve, Respect, and Share. The code states that discriminatory behavior, bullying/harassment (including cyberbullying), violence or threats, and other behaviors that interfere with learning are unacceptable, and expectations may apply to off-campus/online behaviors that negatively impact the school environment.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes that Backpack Food Program items are delivered so students can take them home by bus on Thursday afternoons after school.
Enrollment
The school’s Registration page directs families to SD70 Registration Policies and Forms and provides a School Catchment Locator.
Location
Maquinna Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Maquinna Elementary
40.11
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
71.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
77.29
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 40, numeracy is 41, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 72, critical thinking is 77, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
57.14
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 0 points.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.84
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
66.25
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.77
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 80, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 66.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
71.88
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.62
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 72, ahead by 18 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.97
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the comparison cohort average of 58, trailing by 3 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 72, Facilities and Personnel is 91, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 91, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
58.48
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
82.53
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.51
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 5 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 83 and Safety is 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.40
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 7 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 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.