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Tsuma-as Elementary
About
Tsuma-as Elementary is located at 5055 Compton Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7B5. The school describes itself as a K–7 school in Port Alberni, located on the shared Tseshaht and Hupacasath territories in which students and staff live and learn. Tsuma-as says it is committed to meeting the unique needs of students in a supportive, caring environment that promotes learning, pride, responsibility, and accomplishment, and it emphasizes a strong sense of community connection among students, staff, home, and the local community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 723-8151
Email: mgirard@sd70.bc.ca
Principal: Maghen Girard
Programs and Services
Early learning and child care (Mighty Learners) Tsuma-as Elementary reports that, through Mighty Learners, it offers early child care for birth to age 5, along with out-of-school care and pre-school opportunities. Family involvement (Parent Advisory Committee) The school notes it has an active Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that supports the school in a variety of ways. Student support The school states it has an Indigenous Support Worker, along with Education Assistants and other support staff. Nutrition (School Meal Program) The school posts a school meal program menu.
School Culture and Expectations
Tsuma-as says it values a learning environment that is positive, safe, and caring, and is committed to helping each student rise to their potential and enhance their joy of learning. The school uses the wolf as its logo and the acronym “WOLF PACK” to describe its learning community: Welcoming/Positive, Organized/Always Respectful, Loyal Learners/Cooperative, and Focused/Kind, Caring and Safe.
Enrollment
The school’s registration page links families to SD70 registration policies and forms and to a School Catchment Locator. The district’s registration information explains that families should determine their catchment school using the School Locator tool and submit required registration documents; it also notes an electronic registration option (emailing required forms and documents) and that complete packages are prioritized by date/time received. For Kindergarten, SD70 provides instructions to register at the neighbourhood catchment school and to submit forms and key documents by email or in person; an “All About Me” form is offered to support a smooth transition into Kindergarten.
Location
Tsuma-as Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Tsuma-as Elementary
40.96
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
54.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.15
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 28 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 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 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 2 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 41, student commitment to learning is 54, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
68.83
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - 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.
76.75
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 75, 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 69, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 67.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
75.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.78
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 72, ahead by 5 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.16
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the comparison cohort average of 58, trailing by 12 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 75, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
76.29
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
67.89
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 2 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 76 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.08
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 3 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2021/2022.