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Watson Elementary
About
Watson Elementary is located at 45305 Watson Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 2H5. The school highlights goals focused on Reading (improving student literacy) and Social Responsibility (building a sense of community and socially responsible behavior).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Chilliwack)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 858-9477
Email: jacqueline_berkes@sd33.bc.ca
Principal: Jacqueline Berkes
School Culture and Expectations
Watson Elementary emphasizes Reading and Social Responsibility as school goals. Staff encourage daily reading (the school recommends a minimum of 30 minutes per day). The school also aims to promote a sense of community and provide opportunities for students to observe, model, discuss, and demonstrate socially responsible behavior.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Students should not arrive at school before 8:09am because there is no adult supervision before that time. Families are asked to pre-arrange how their child will get home after school, since last-minute messages close to dismissal can be difficult to deliver on time.
Enrollment
Registration is done through SD33’s centralized electronic registration system (no paper forms). Families are directed to register online (including K–12 registration, French Immersion, and out-of-catchment requests) and should be prepared to provide a valid email address, upload a birth certificate, and upload proof of residency. For help, families can visit the district registration FAQ or email ereg@sd33.bc.ca.
Location
Watson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Watson Elementary
42.82
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 43 - below the district public school average of 46, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
67.86
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 53, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.97
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 20 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 39, numeracy is 47, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 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 43, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
67.23
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.89
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
73.08
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 75, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
49.53
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 4 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
73.78
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
65.60
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 6 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 74 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.36
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - in line with the district public school average of 55, within 0 points.
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 55.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.