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R L Angus Elementary
About
R.L. Angus Elementary is located at Bag Service 750, 5501 Mountain View Drive, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, Canada. The school describes itself as a vibrant Grade 5–7 school that provides many opportunities to personalize learning for students. It emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and open communication with families, and says it is a safe and caring environment where students are encouraged to take risks and persevere. The school aims to be positive and proactive while inspiring a passion for lifelong learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Fort Nelson)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 5-7
Phone: 250 774-2738
Email: bfroese@sd81.bc.ca
Principal: Becky Froese
Programs and Services
Personalized learning opportunities R.L. Angus Elementary highlights opportunities to personalize learning for students. The school also notes learning opportunities such as a Symposium of Learning and Maker Days. Literacy support The school references “guided literacy support” as part of its learning opportunities. Student support / special education (District services) School District 81 states it provides a variety of student services to support diverse needs, including a Learning Assistance Program in each school. District services also include school counsellors (for in-town schools), identification and assessment supports (with referrals to a registered psychologist as needed), hospital and homebound instruction for students unable to attend school due to extended illness or injury, and access to a Speech-Language Pathologist for testing and remediation. Family involvement The school encourages parent involvement through the school PAC and by volunteering in classrooms.
School Culture and Expectations
R.L. Angus Elementary describes itself as a friendly, welcoming, and positive learning environment. The school’s vision emphasizes building relationships first (with students, parents, and staff) and fostering a safe and caring environment where students are encouraged to take risks and persevere. It also highlights teamwork, collaboration, and open communication, and encourages parent involvement through PAC and classroom volunteering. The district also offers an anonymous online reporting tool for bullying and harassment.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes that bus service is provided for in-town and out-of-town students. In winter, the district supports winter bussing for all students in the school’s catchment area, and cancellations are posted on the district website. The school site also directs families to bus schedules, routes, and safety details through its bus information resources.
Enrollment
The school’s Registration page directs families to “Learn how to register your child at a Fort Nelson school,” including key forms, steps, and important details through the School District 81 registration information.
Location
R L Angus Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of R L Angus Elementary
46.52
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 47 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 53
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
46.75
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 47 - below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
60.14
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.25
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 20 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 40, numeracy is 53, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 53, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 4 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 47, student commitment to learning is 47, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 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
55.95
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.75
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
63.62
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.67
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the province public school average of 75, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 73, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 73, while Health is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
73.50
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
91.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 92 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
41.79
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 11 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 73, Facilities and Personnel is 92, and Learning Resources is 42.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 92, while Learning Resources is lowest at 42.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
67.06
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.73
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
70.98
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 2 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 67 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Safety at 71, while Relationships is lowest at 67.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.16
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 5 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.