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Discovery Elementary
About
Discovery Elementary is located at 2204 Mckean Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1. The school highlights its Library Learning Commons, describing a goal to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading, with access to an online catalogue and library website.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cowichan Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 743-3291
Email: dmorrow@sd79.bc.ca
Principal: Dani Morrow
Programs and Services
Library / Learning Commons Discovery’s Library Learning Commons aims to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading. Families can access the library catalogue online and visit the library website. Transportation / Busing The school website links families to district transportation information and bus registration resources. Parent community / PAC Discovery has a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and notes that PAC meetings are typically held every second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted).
Enrollment
The school website includes a link to Student Registration and provides access to district tools such as the Catchment Locator.
Location
Discovery Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Discovery Elementary
38.48
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - above the district public school average of 36, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.18
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.02
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 52, 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 39, numeracy is 38, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 19 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 39, while numeracy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 16 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 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 66, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
60.93
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
70.18
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.54
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the district public school average of 77, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
64.63
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.88
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 16 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.79
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 4 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 65, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.56
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.68
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 79, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.70
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 3 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.23
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 63, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.