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New Hazelton Elementary
About
New Hazelton Elementary is located at Po Box 220, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0. The school describes itself as “New Hazelton Elementary: A Community of Readers.” Its mission is to provide students with positive learning and social experiences that enable them to participate successfully in society.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 842-5777
Email: mark.newbery@cmsd.bc.ca
Principal: Mark Newbery
Programs and Services
Breakfast program New Hazelton Elementary offers a daily Breakfast Program where students can have a light breakfast at school. Library The school lists a Library as a student resource/program. Homework club The school offers a Homework Club. Ready! Set! Learn! The school lists Ready! Set! Learn! as a program offering. Music / Band Grade 6 and 7 students have the option to join the Hazelton Area Band Program, an after-school band run out of Hazelton Secondary School. After-school enrichment (sports and arts) ASSAI (After School Sports and Arts Program) provides an after-school option where students can participate in snacks, games, crafts, and a field trip at the end of the program.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes maintaining a safe and caring environment that is free from bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, discrimination, threats/intimidation, violence, and abuse. Consequences are described as fair and consistent, considering age and maturity, and “restorative rather than punitive.” The Code of Conduct also states that students may face discipline for misuse of technology (including cell phones/electronic devices) if it negatively impacts the school environment, and that all visitors must first report to the office. The school also notes that cell phones can be disruptive and are not acceptable under district policy, and the school is not responsible for lost phones or devices.
Location
New Hazelton Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of New Hazelton Elementary
22.94
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 23 - well below the district average of 39, trailing by 16 points.
Literacy: 21
Numeracy: 24
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
50.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 0 points.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
33.33
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 21, numeracy is 24, and overall is 23.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 24, while literacy is lowest at 21.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 7 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 23.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 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
50.82
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 21 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
56.17
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
49.15
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 25 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 51, Health is 56, and Work Ethic is 49.
The strongest current area is Health at 56, while Work Ethic is lowest at 49.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 63, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
37.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 38 - well below the comparison cohort average of 62, trailing by 24 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 2023/2024, Facilities and Personnel is 88 and Learning Resources is 38.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 38.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
28.21
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 28 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 50 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
33.33
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 36 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 28.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.64
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 14 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 57.