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West Heights Elementary
About
West Heights Elementary is located at 32065 Van Velzen Ave, Mission, BC V2V 2G6. The school’s website identifies it as “West Heights Community Elementary” and highlights a range of student supports, family programs, and extracurricular opportunities available to students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Mission)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 826-6401
Email: whe.info@mpsd.ca
Principal: Tricia Alderson
Programs and Services
Breakfast Club West Heights offers a Breakfast Club as part of its school programs and services. Early learning West Heights offers StrongStart. Music / Band West Heights lists Music as a school program. Student support / special education West Heights lists an Inclusive Support Program (ISP) and a Learning Support Program (LST). The Learning Support Program provides one-on-one and small-group help for students needing extra assistance with reading (including comprehension and fluency), writing, and math, with programming tailored to student needs. Indigenous Education West Heights lists Indigenous Education as part of its programs and services. Counselling / wellness supports The school’s Counselling Department states it is committed to supporting student and family well-being, and families can contact the school counsellor or youth care worker for emotional, social, or community supports. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and leadership West Heights lists Art Club and Leadership as extracurricular options.
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Location
Site: www.mpsd.ca/westheights
Phone: 604 826-6401
Address: 32065 Van Velzen Ave, Mission, BC V2V 2G6
West Heights Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of West Heights Elementary
26.84
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 27 - well below the district public school average of 37, trailing by 10 points.
Literacy: 24
Numeracy: 30
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
61.14
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.91
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.14
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 23 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 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 24, numeracy is 30, and overall is 27.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 30, while literacy is lowest at 24.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable 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 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 27, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 27.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 20 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
64.02
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.
59.98
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
68.32
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 69, 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 68.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 68, while Health is lowest at 60.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
37.36
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 17 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 37.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 24 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
68.18
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the district public school average of 73, 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.
52.27
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 57, trailing by 4 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 68 and Safety is 52.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 68, while Safety is lowest at 52.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 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 34 points since 2019/2020.