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Sunset Elementary
About
Sunset Elementary School (SES) is located at 2433 Mountview Crescent in Port McNeill, British Columbia, on the traditional territories of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw Nations. The school serves students arriving from Woss, Hyde Creek Nimpkish Heights, Alder Bay, Port Alice, and Port McNeill. SES highlights its setting as providing ample opportunity for outdoor play and learning on and from the land.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver Island North)
Education language: Sunset Elementary has English Language Learning (ELL) support available (listed as part of the Teacher Librarian/ELL role). The sources provided do not state the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or any immersion/bilingual program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 1-7
Phone: 250 956-4434
Email: sboal@sd85.bc.ca
Principal: Stephanie Boal
Education Languages
Sunset Elementary has English Language Learning (ELL) support available (listed as part of the Teacher Librarian/ELL role). The sources provided do not state the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or any immersion/bilingual program.
Programs and Services
Music / Band A music teacher is listed on staff (Grade 7 Teacher/Music). Student support / special education The school lists Learning Assistance Resource Teachers (L.A.R.T), Education Assistants, and a Child & Youth Care Worker. The school also lists English Language Learning (ELL) support, an Indigenous Home School Coordinator, an Indigenous Education Assistant, and a Cultural Teacher. Library services A Teacher Librarian and a Library Clerk are listed on staff.
Location
Sunset Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sunset Elementary
39.35
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 39 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
56.72
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.27
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.35
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 26 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 40, numeracy is 39, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while numeracy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 3 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 39, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020-2021.
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.
60.63
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.94
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.47
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 5 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 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 61, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 60.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
67.39
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 6 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.39
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 4 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.91
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 67, Facilities and Personnel is 67, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 67, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
56.25
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
72.38
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
63.33
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 3 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 72 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 22 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 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.