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Nisga'a Elementary Secondary
About
Nisga'a Elementary Secondary is located in New Aiyansh, BC (Box 239, New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0). The Nisga’a School District describes its schools as small, welcoming, and rooted in Nisga’a people and culture, serving students primarily of Nisga’a descent in the Nass Valley. The district emphasizes preparing students to become fluent Nisga’a speakers, successful readers and writers, and “good all-round citizens,” with a mission of students graduating “with dignity, purpose, and opportunities.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)
Education language: The district states that it prepares students to become fluent Nisga’a speakers and emphasizes balancing Nisga’a language and land-based wisdom with the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The sources provided do not clearly state the main language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not mention a named immersion/bilingual program model or English Language Learner (ELL) services.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-12
Phone: 250 633-2225
Email: cpeal@nisgaa.bc.ca
Principal: Charity Peal
Education Languages
The district states that it prepares students to become fluent Nisga’a speakers and emphasizes balancing Nisga’a language and land-based wisdom with the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The sources provided do not clearly state the main language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not mention a named immersion/bilingual program model or English Language Learner (ELL) services.
Programs and Services
Nisga'a Language and Culture The district has a Nisga’a Language and Culture focus, describing education as learning and living Nisga’a principles (including Sayt-K’iĺim Goo t, Nisga’a Ayuu k, and the Yuuhlimk’askw system) and respecting balance between Nisga’a language/wisdom and other peoples’ languages/wisdom. Student support / special education District postings and learning resource links indicate access to specialized supports such as a school psychologist and speech-language pathology, and the district lists TinyEYE as a support for speech-language pathology and occupational therapy vacancies. (Specific services at Nisga'a Elementary Secondary are not detailed in the provided sources.)
School Culture and Expectations
The district describes its schools as caring, welcoming communities that reflect Nisga’a people and culture, with small class sizes and a unique rural setting. The Nisga’a vision for education emphasizes living Nisga’a principles and maintaining a respectful balance between Nisga’a language and wisdom rooted in the land and the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The district also references ERASE Bullying as a quick link and provides an accessibility feedback mechanism aligned with the Accessible BC Act (removing barriers and promoting fairness and equity).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district has a Transportation and Maintenance Department and posts a “SD92 Bus Schedule” as a quick link. The provided sources do not include school-specific drop-off/pick-up, parking, or active transportation (walking/biking) instructions for Nisga'a Elementary Secondary.
Enrollment
The district provides a “District School Registration Form” under Parent Resources (district-level registration information). The provided sources do not give school-specific enrollment steps for Nisga'a Elementary Secondary.
Location
Nisga'a Elementary Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nisga'a Elementary Secondary
17.30
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 17 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 25 points.
Literacy: 21
Numeracy: 14
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
57.14
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 35, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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 21, numeracy is 14, and overall is 17.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 10 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 21, while numeracy is lowest at 14.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 11 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 17.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 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
66.35
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
35.58
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 29 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
65.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 68, 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 2019/2020, Civic Engagement is 66, Health is 36, and Work Ethic is 66.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 66, while Health is lowest at 36.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 10 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.
93.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.19
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 38 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 12 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 2021/2022, Community Support is 50 and Facilities and Personnel is 93.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 93, while Community Support is lowest at 50.
School Culture
33.04
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 42 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
27.50
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 28 - well below the province public school average of 62, trailing by 35 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 2020/2021, Relationships is 33 and Safety is 28.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 33, while Safety is lowest at 28.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
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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