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Hillside Traditional Academy
About
Hillside Traditional Academy is located at 33621 Best Ave, Mission, BC V2V 5Z3. The school’s website highlights that it is a “Traditional” school, with family resources and expectations organized around a Code of Conduct and “Ten Tenets,” along with uniform guidelines and FAQs for families who are new to Traditional.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Mission)
Education language: Mission Public Schools offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who need help becoming fluent. The district also offers French Immersion as a program of choice (including Early French Immersion starting in K/Grade 1), though the provided sources do not indicate that Hillside Traditional Academy specifically offers French Immersion.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 826-4187
Email: hle.info@mpsd.ca
Principal: Watrin Kevin
Education Languages
Mission Public Schools offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who need help becoming fluent. The district also offers French Immersion as a program of choice (including Early French Immersion starting in K/Grade 1), though the provided sources do not indicate that Hillside Traditional Academy specifically offers French Immersion.
Programs and Services
**Music** Hillside Traditional Academy lists Music as an extracurricular offering. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support / language support** Mission Public Schools provides an English Language Learners (ELL) program for children whose primary language is not English and who require support to become fluent. ELL support may be provided in-class or in small groups based on an assessment completed at the student’s school by an ELL specialist. **Food programs** The Hillside site links to district “Feeding Futures” options, including a Hot Lunch Program, a Snack Program, and the BC School Fruit & Vegetable Program.
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
School Culture and Expectations
The Hillside Traditional Academy website emphasizes a “Traditional” school approach, with clear expectations communicated through a Code of Conduct and “Ten Tenets.” The school also outlines uniform requirements, including uniform guidelines and FAQs to help families understand expectations.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Mission Public Schools provides district transportation information through its “Transportation - Getting to School” pages, including a Transportation Services Policy, bus schedules, bus safety information, and a “Register To Ride A Bus” option. The sources provided do not include Hillside-specific drop-off/pick-up or parking details.
Location
Hillside Traditional Academy Reviews
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Academic Learning of Hillside Traditional Academy
43.66
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - well above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
54.73
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 55 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
60.89
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.66
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 43, numeracy is 45, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 14 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 4 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 44.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
67.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
65.06
Health
Health
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.70
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 11 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 2023/2024, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 65.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
56.10
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Learning Resources is 56.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
56.38
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
76.61
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
62.70
Safety
Safety
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 6 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 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.95
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 4 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 54.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2020/2021.