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Carlin Elementary Middle
About
Carlin Elementary-Middle is located at 4005 Myers Frontage Rd, Tappen, BC V0E 2X0. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: The Carlin Elementary-Middle website sources provided do not describe the core language(s) of instruction for this school. The district offers French Immersion options (including Late French Immersion, where Grade 6 is taught in French and English is reintroduced in Grade 8), but the sources state the Late French Immersion program is housed at Shuswap Middle School rather than at Carlin.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-8
Phone: 250 835-4520
Email: car@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Carla Schneider
Education Languages
The Carlin Elementary-Middle website sources provided do not describe the core language(s) of instruction for this school. The district offers French Immersion options (including Late French Immersion, where Grade 6 is taught in French and English is reintroduced in Grade 8), but the sources state the Late French Immersion program is housed at Shuswap Middle School rather than at Carlin.
Programs and Services
Early learners (0–5 years) Carlin’s Programs & Services page links to early learning supports for children ages 0–5. ERASE – Safe Schools Carlin’s Programs & Services page links to ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education), a provincial safe-schools resource. Student learning updates / reporting The school/district provides “Written Learning Updates” for elementary and middle school students, shared through the MyEd BC Family Portal, with feedback on engagement in learning, relationships, and social/emotional well-being. Bus transportation The school shares district transportation information including bus registration, stop request processes, a bus code of conduct form, and safety resources (including K–12 safety presentations).
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and valuing relationships with local First Nation communities. The school also links to ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education), reflecting a focus on safe and respectful school communities.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school links to School District 83 transportation information, including school bus registration and information, a school bus stop request process, transportation assistance, a bus code of conduct form for students, and bus safety resources (including K–12 safety presentations).
Location
Carlin Elementary Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of Carlin Elementary Middle
36.24
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - below the comparison cohort average of 41, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 36
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
58.67
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the comparison cohort average of 51, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.23
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the comparison cohort average of 52, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.73
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the comparison cohort average of 54, ahead by 30 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 36, numeracy is 36, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 5 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 36, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
65.91
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the comparison cohort average of 69, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.72
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the comparison cohort average of 64, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
72.97
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 73, 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 66, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 66.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
72.94
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
76.78
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 2 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
39.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 27 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 73, Facilities and Personnel is 77, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 77, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
74.40
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the comparison cohort average of 76, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.63
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the comparison cohort average of 64, trailing by 6 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 74 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.10
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 2 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.