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Bert Edwards Science & Technology
About
Bert Edwards Science & Technology School is a K–7 school located at 711 Windsor Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 2B7. The school says it is working to improve the learning experience across the curriculum, with learning plan goals that include improving foundational literacy skills and building pride in belonging to a Science and Technology School.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kamloops-Thompson)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 376-2205
Email: kedstrom@sd73.bc.ca
Principal: Kimberlee Edstrom
Programs and Services
After-school programs The school offers after-school programs as part of its extra-curricular opportunities. Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts / Performing The school lists a Skipping Team (performances at other schools) and a District Choir Team as extra-curricular opportunities. Student life / learning resources The school website references student learning resources and tools including Mathletics, Raz-Kids, EPIC!, and Mystery Science.
- Intramural sports (including teacher/student games)
- Cross Country Running
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Skating
- Ice Hockey
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s learning plan highlights goals of improving foundational literacy skills and building pride and belonging as a Science and Technology School. The school also references district Student Code of Conduct expectations related to personal digital device use, emphasizing online safety, focus on learning environments, and appropriate use for instructional, accessibility, and equitable access purposes.
Enrollment
Families are directed to register through the district’s “Register for School” page: https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/our-district-board/register-for-school.aspx.
Location
Site: best.sd73.bc.ca/en/index.aspx
Phone: 250 376-2205
Address: 711 Windsor Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 2B7
Bert Edwards Science & Technology Reviews
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Academic Learning of Bert Edwards Science & Technology
40.87
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - in line with the district public school average of 41, within 0 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.49
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.25
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.14
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 54, 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 41, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 61, critical thinking is 62, 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.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
61.81
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.84
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.95
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 62, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 62.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
75.86
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.31
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 13 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.10
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - in line with the district public school average of 55, within 1 point.
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 76, Facilities and Personnel is 79, and Learning Resources is 54.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 79, while Learning Resources is lowest at 54.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
72.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
61.66
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 72 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.34
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 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
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, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.