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Ecole Phoenix Middle
About
École Phoenix Middle School is located at 400 7th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 3Z9. The school describes itself as a vibrant and inclusive learning community where staff and students bring their gifts to celebrate diversity and encourage personal excellence. Its core values—belonging, hope, and achievement—are tied to a commitment that every student, regardless of background or identity, is respected, heard, and appreciated.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Campbell River)
Education language: École Phoenix Middle School is a dual-track school offering both an English program and French Immersion. The school hosts a French Immersion program where students receive 100% instruction in French for core subjects, and it also offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 with 100% of the B.C. curriculum taught in French. At the district level, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services provide additional academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 250 287-8346
Email: phoenix@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Rachel Nelson
Education Languages
École Phoenix Middle School is a dual-track school offering both an English program and French Immersion. The school hosts a French Immersion program where students receive 100% instruction in French for core subjects, and it also offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 with 100% of the B.C. curriculum taught in French. At the district level, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services provide additional academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Dual-track programming) École Phoenix Middle School hosts a French Immersion program with 100% French instruction in core subjects and also offers Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6. Student support / language learning services (ELL/ESD) Across Campbell River School District, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) provide additional academic and social support during the school year for students who need extra English language development to access the BC curriculum.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a vibrant, inclusive learning community that celebrates diversity and encourages personal excellence. It highlights belonging, hope, and achievement as core values, and states that every student—regardless of background or identity—should be respected, heard, and appreciated. The mission also notes a commitment to cultural understanding and inclusivity to support personal growth.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides school bus transportation as a courtesy (free of charge) for students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–Grade 3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), as well as for students who live on reserve or require accessible transportation (special needs bussing). Eligible riders must apply online for a bus pass each school year; students scan the pass when boarding, which supports safety and communication (such as late-bus notifications). Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, and families are responsible for behaviour and safety at bus stops.
Enrollment
The school website includes a district link to “Register my child.” The district transportation page notes that families who need bus transportation (including accessible transportation) must apply online for a bus pass each school year.
Location
Ecole Phoenix Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Phoenix Middle
38.07
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 38 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
48.92
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 49 - in line with the province public school average of 49, within 0 points.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.32
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.16
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 32 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: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 37, numeracy is 39, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 39, while literacy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 38, student commitment to learning is 49, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 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
55.04
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
72.04
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.64
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.13
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 72, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 72.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
80.12
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 19 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.83
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 13 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
45.21
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 80, Facilities and Personnel is 77, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.85
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.99
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the province 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.
84.65
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 11 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 85.
The strongest current area is Safety at 85, while Relationships is lowest at 81.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.23
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 3 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.