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Silver Creek Elementary Secondary
About
Silver Creek Elementary is located at 935 Salmon River Rd, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3G3. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values and honours relationships with each of 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 sources mention a district Late French Immersion program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other languages of instruction or English language learning supports are described in the provided school sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-8
Phone: 250 832-8282
Email: scr@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Chris Matheson
Education Languages
The sources mention a district Late French Immersion program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other languages of instruction or English language learning supports are described in the provided school sources.
Programs and Services
Early learning (Ready, Set, Learn) Silver Creek Elementary hosts Ready, Set, Learn events for young children and their families, with hands-on, play-based learning stations. The district describes Ready, Set, Learn as a free initiative for families with children ages three to five to support a positive transition into kindergarten. Child care / Seamless Day Pilot Program (Kindergarten) District information notes that the Seamless Day Pilot Program at Silver Creek Elementary combines early learning with before- and after-school care by adding Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) into kindergarten classrooms and care times. Health services (Interior Health) The school’s Programs & Services page lists Interior Health as an available resource/service. French Immersion pathway option (district program) The district offers Late French Immersion for Grade 6 entry (housed at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 instruction is taught in French and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a commitment to acknowledging the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and to valuing and honouring relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school links to School District 83 bus transportation information, including district bus routes, a busing app (Traversa My Ride K-12), transportation assistance, a bus stop request process, and school bus safety resources (including K–12 safety presentations and district-wide safety initiatives).
Enrollment
Families interested in the district’s Late French Immersion program are directed to apply by completing the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (referenced on the Late French Immersion Program page). For Ready, Set, Learn information and upcoming sessions, families are directed to the district Ready, Set, Learn webpage.
Location
Silver Creek Elementary Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Silver Creek Elementary Secondary
49.49
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 14 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.86
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
47.73
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
89.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 37 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 2023-2024, literacy is 39, numeracy is 38, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2022-2023, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 39, while numeracy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2022-2023, while numeracy improved by 2 points since 2022-2023.
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 2023-2024, academic performance is 49 and critical thinking is 48.
The strongest current area is Academic Performance at 49, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 48.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2022-2023.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
15.53
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 16 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 55 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.10
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 68, 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.
72.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 2 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 2023/2024, Civic Engagement is 16, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 16.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2022/2023.
Resources
25.85
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 26 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 39 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, Learning Resources is 26.
School Culture
77.84
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
65.53
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 4 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 2023/2024, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2022/2023.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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