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Alvin A McKay Elementary
About
311 Church St, Greenville, BC V0J 1X0 is home to Alvin A. McKay Elementary School in School District No. 92 (Nisga'a). The district describes its schools as small, energetic, and welcoming, reflecting Nisga'a people and culture in a unique rural setting. SD92 also 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 highlights a focus on Nisga'a language and culture, describing education as respecting a balance between Nisga'a language and wisdom rooted in the land and the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The specific language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Alvin A. McKay Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 621-3277
Email: mswinn@nisgaa.bc.ca
Principal: Martha Swinn
Education Languages
The district highlights a focus on Nisga'a language and culture, describing education as respecting a balance between Nisga'a language and wisdom rooted in the land and the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The specific language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Alvin A. McKay Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
ERASE Bullying The school website links to ERASE Bullying as a quick link/resource. Nisga'a Language and Culture The district provides a Nisga'a Language and Culture section and shares a Nisga'a vision for education grounded in Nisga'a principles and systems of living. Transportation The district has a Transportation and Maintenance Department, and provides a bus schedule resource link. Accessibility feedback SD92 provides an accessibility feedback mechanism aligned with the Accessible BC Act, focused on identifying, preventing, and removing barriers for people with disabilities. District learning and digital resources The district lists learning resources and services available across SD92 (e.g., World Book Online, a media resource library, and other online learning tools).
School Culture and Expectations
SD92 describes its schools as caring, welcoming, and reflective of Nisga'a culture, with small class sizes and a unique rural setting. The district mission emphasizes students graduating with dignity, purpose, and opportunities. The district also references equity, fairness, human rights, and inclusion of people with disabilities through its accessibility work.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides Transportation and Maintenance Department contact information and links to an SD92 bus schedule resource. School-specific drop-off/pick-up, parking, or walking/biking directions were not included in the provided sources.
Enrollment
The district provides a “District School Registration Form” in its parent resources.
Location
Alvin A McKay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Alvin A McKay Elementary
26.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 27 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 15 points.
Literacy: 24
Numeracy: 29
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 7 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 24, numeracy is 29, and overall is 27.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 29, while literacy is lowest at 24.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 31 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 27.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 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
27.27
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 27 - well below the province public school average of 63, trailing by 36 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
42.86
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 30 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 2021/2022, Health is 27 and Work Ethic is 43.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 43, while Health is lowest at 27.
Resources
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Resources Score Change Over Years
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Resources Score Change Over Years
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School Culture
48.30
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 12 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 2021/2022, Safety is 48.
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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