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Mission Central Elementary
About
Mission Central Elementary is located at 7466 Welton St, Mission, BC V2V 6L4. The school emphasizes its “SUPER” code of conduct—Safety, Unity, Participation, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility—developed by staff and students to help children make socially responsible decisions. The school also offers several programs intended to enhance student success, including French Immersion, English Language Learners (ELL) support, and learning/inclusive supports.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Mission)
Education language: École Mission Central offers both an English program and a French Immersion program (a K–12 district program of choice, with Mission Central offering the elementary French Immersion option). The school also offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students who need help becoming fluent in English. Learning Support includes both an English Learning Support Teacher (LST) and a French LST for students in French Immersion.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 826-1414
Email: mce.info@mpsd.ca
Principal: Andrew Merry
Education Languages
École Mission Central offers both an English program and a French Immersion program (a K–12 district program of choice, with Mission Central offering the elementary French Immersion option). The school also offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students who need help becoming fluent in English. Learning Support includes both an English Learning Support Teacher (LST) and a French LST for students in French Immersion.
Programs and Services
Breakfast and lunch programs The school lists Breakfast Club and a Feeding Futures Lunch Program to support students. Childcare / after-school care The school website includes an After-School Care section for families. Student support / special education Learning Support provides one-on-one and small-group instruction for students needing extra help with reading (including comprehension and fluency), writing, and math, with both English and French (French Immersion) learning support teachers. The Inclusive Support Program (ISP) is a school-based service designed to support teachers and students with learning difficulties, helping students develop effective learning strategies so they can adapt to different learning situations and feel successful. Language support (ELL) English Language Learners (ELL) support is listed as a school program, and the district describes ELL as support for children whose primary language is not English and who require assistance to become fluent.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s SUPER code of conduct (Safety, Unity, Participation, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility) is presented as a tool to help students make socially responsible decisions. Students can receive recognition for “S.U.P.E.R. acts” and are highlighted at monthly assemblies for teamwork demonstrated throughout the school.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides a “Transportation - Getting to School” page with links to transportation services policy, registering to ride a bus, bus schedules, and bus safety information. School-specific drop-off/pick-up or parking details were not provided in the available sources.
Enrollment
French Immersion is described as a Program of Choice; families wishing to enroll are instructed to register with the school offering the choice program according to catchment boundaries. Acceptance is based on sufficient space and program guidelines.
Location
Mission Central Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Mission Central Elementary
37.98
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - in line with the district public school average of 37, within 1 point.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
71.37
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district 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.
68.57
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
74.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 21 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 37, numeracy is 39, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 32 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 25 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 41 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 38, student commitment to learning is 71, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 74.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 74, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 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
64.42
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.84
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.95
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 9 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.39
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 6 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable 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 province public school average of 53, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.29
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
56.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the district public school average of 57, within 0 points.
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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.