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Hillcrest Elementary
About
Hillcrest Elementary is located at 1180 20 St SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2J4. 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 provided sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction at Hillcrest Elementary. The Hillcrest site links to information about a District Late French Immersion program (hosted at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 832-7195
Email: hil@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Jodi Garries
Education Languages
The provided sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction at Hillcrest Elementary. The Hillcrest site links to information about a District Late French Immersion program (hosted at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.
Programs and Services
BC Curriculum Hillcrest lists the BC Curriculum as a key program/service area. ERASE (Safe Schools) Hillcrest lists ERASE (Safe Schools) as a program/service area. Kindergarten information Hillcrest provides Kindergarten information as part of its programs and services. Outdoor learning Hillcrest lists Outdoor Learning as a program/service area. Student assessment/learning updates The school/district notes that elementary and middle school students receive Written Learning Updates that include engagement in learning, relationships, social/emotional well-being, proficiency levels, descriptive feedback, and student self-reflection on Core Competencies. Families can access Learning Updates in the MyEd BC Family Portal.
School Culture and Expectations
Hillcrest recognizes Pink Shirt Day with messages of belonging and the reminder that kindness matters every day. The school also states a commitment to acknowledging Secwépemc traditional lands and valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to where students are educated.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Hillcrest’s website provides district transportation information, including daily bus routes and a fleet that includes wheelchair-accessible buses. Families are directed to Traversa My Ride K-12 (busing app/website) and can find resources such as a bus student code of conduct form, transportation assistance, a school bus stop request process, and school bus safety information.
Enrollment
For the District Late French Immersion program, families are instructed to apply by completing the 2026/2027 Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code).
Location
Hillcrest Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Hillcrest Elementary
43.86
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.36
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.58
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
87.66
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 31 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 42, numeracy is 45, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable 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 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 44, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 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
72.36
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.60
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.54
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 11 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 72, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
61.10
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 61.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
84.13
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
62.78
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 7 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 84 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.97
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the province public school average of 58, within 1 point.
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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.