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Shuswap Middle School
About
Shuswap Middle School is located in Salmon Arm, BC (PO Box 1090 Stn Main, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P2). The school acknowledges and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children. Shuswap Middle School is the home of School District 83’s Late French Immersion program, described as a joyful, close-knit learning community where students work together to learn French.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: Shuswap Middle School offers a Late French Immersion (LFI) program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school also indicates students can join without prior French knowledge. Additional language support services (such as ELL) are not described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 250 832-6031
Email: sms@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Scott Anderson
Education Languages
Shuswap Middle School offers a Late French Immersion (LFI) program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school also indicates students can join without prior French knowledge. Additional language support services (such as ELL) are not described in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Late French Immersion) SD83’s Late French Immersion program is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Grade 6, all subjects are taught in French; English is reintroduced in Grade 8, and students later integrate with Early French Immersion peers. ERASE / Safe schools The school lists “ERASE - Safe Schools” as a program/service area. Applied Design, Skills & Technologies (ADST) The school lists ADST as a program/service area. Hockey Exploration The school lists Hockey Exploration as a program/service area. Clubs Shuswap Middle lists “SMS Clubs-2025/26” as a program/service area (specific clubs are not detailed in the provided text). Athletics and extracurricular sports • Sports (information is referenced under the school’s Sports tab, but specific sports are not listed in the provided sources) Yearbook The school lists Yearbook as a program/service area.
School Culture and Expectations
The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states it values relationships with the First Nation communities connected to the lands where it educates children. The Late French Immersion program is described as a close-knit, team-and-family environment that supports students in taking risks and growing as learners.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For the Late French Immersion program, the school/district states that transportation is the responsibility of the parent(s). Other transportation, parking, or drop-off/pick-up procedures are not described in the provided sources.
Enrollment
To apply for the 2026/2027 Grade 6 Late French Immersion program, families are directed to complete the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or use the QR code). The school also notes that families who missed an information meeting can contact the school directly about registering for Grade 6 Late French Immersion.
Location
Shuswap Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Shuswap Middle School
37.84
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 38 - below the district average of 40, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 34
Numeracy: 42
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
52.93
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 53 - above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.71
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.39
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 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 34, numeracy is 42, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 38, student commitment to learning is 53, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
49.06
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
72.79
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.
75.65
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.88
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 3 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 73, Health is 76, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 73.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
76.33
Community Support
Community Support
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.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide support for student learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.43
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 79, within 1 point.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
53.26
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 18 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 76, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
69.97
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
82.10
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.51
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 10 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 84.
The strongest current area is Safety at 84, while Relationships is lowest at 82.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.95
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.