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Uplands Elementary
About
Uplands Elementary School is located at 4110 North Thomas St, Terrace, BC V8G 4L7. Coast Mountains School District emphasizes “Engage, Ignite, Empower,” with a focus on learning, inclusion, and mental health and well-being. The district highlights strengthening literacy and numeracy while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, and providing supports so students can thrive.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: District information describes a French Immersion program (French as the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4), but the district’s list of schools offering French Immersion does not include Uplands Elementary. No Uplands-specific language of instruction or English Language Learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 635-2721
Email: annette.mcalpine@cmsd.bc.ca
Principal: Annette McAlpine
Education Languages
District information describes a French Immersion program (French as the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4), but the district’s list of schools offering French Immersion does not include Uplands Elementary. No Uplands-specific language of instruction or English Language Learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.
School Culture and Expectations
Coast Mountains School District’s strategic priorities are “Engage, Ignite, Empower,” with an emphasis on inclusion and student mental health and well-being. The district states it is committed to inclusive environments where learners feel supported, with high expectations and a focus on academic growth. The district also notes valuing diverse cultures, languages, and traditions in its classrooms and communities.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Coast Mountains School District transportation information states that school buses are provided only to students living outside city boundaries. Families within Terrace city boundaries are directed to consult the Terrace Regional Transit System for schedules and rates. The district provides an online bus application, bus schedules, and bus rules/expectations, and notes that students are assigned a transportation card (bus pass) each September through their school. Families with bussing questions are directed to contact their school principal first, then Standard Bus Contracting Ltd., and then the district transportation department.
Enrollment
The district provides online registration and cross-boundary application information and links to forms (New Student Registration Form, Cross Boundary Application, and StrongStart registration). Families are directed to follow the district’s procedures for new student registration (including Kindergarten) and to contact the Board of Education office for assistance.
Location
Uplands Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Uplands Elementary
40.63
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - above the district average of 39, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
62.58
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.52
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.23
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 25 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 39, numeracy is 42, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 17 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 41, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
67.20
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.40
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.60
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the province public school average of 74, within 1 point.
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 67, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
43.15
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 32 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 43.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.21
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
71.77
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
54.09
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 5 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 72 and Safety is 54.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 54.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.23
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the province public school average of 58, 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.