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Mt Lehman Elementary
About
Mt. Lehman Elementary School is located at 6381 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2G5. The school describes itself as Abbotsford’s oldest school in continuous operation (opened on this site in 1884) and enrolling about 110 students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 across five divisions. Mt. Lehman highlights a school focus on Science, Agriculture, and Technology (SAT), with learning supported by spaces and tools like a greenhouse, garden plots, nature play areas, and classroom technology.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 856-5083
Email: maralee.lincoln@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Maralee Lincoln
Programs and Services
Science, Agriculture, and Technology (SAT) Mt. Lehman’s school-wide SAT focus includes a greenhouse, garden projects, composting, a Reduce/Reuse/Recycle program, and participation in “Spuds in Tubs.” Students also take part in a Science Fair & Heritage Fair and a school-wide science-based field trip each year, supported by science learning programs (e.g., Science Probe and Scholastic Pan Canadian Science). Athletics and extracurricular sports School events and enrichment The school offers special events such as a Community Fall Fair, concerts and assemblies, Sports Day, and ArtStarts theatre/dance/musical performances. Students may also participate in cultural experiences (examples listed include Chinese New Year Lion Dancers, French Canadian Maple Man, and African dancing), plus school spirit theme days. Indigenous education / cultural supports (district initiative) A district-wide drum-making program supports Grade 5 Indigenous students transitioning to middle school through cultural learning and connection, led in collaboration with local First Nations and the Fraser Valley Métis Association. Student support / learning support (district information) The district advertises parent sessions on Learning Support Services, including how to access learning supports available in schools and throughout the district.
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Floor Hockey
- Handball
- Basketball Skills
- Track and Field
School Culture and Expectations
Mt. Lehman’s motto is “Respecting the Past...Responding to the Future.” The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation, emphasizing respect for Indigenous Nations’ longstanding relationships to the land. District communications connected to Indigenous education describe a commitment to belonging, connection, cultural understanding, and respect.
Location
Site: mtlehman.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 856-5083
Address: 6381 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2G5
Mt Lehman Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Mt Lehman Elementary
47.65
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 48 - well above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
58.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
61.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
93.18
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 43 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 46, numeracy is 49, and overall is 48.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 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 48, student commitment to learning is 59, and college and career readiness is 93.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 93, while Academic Performance is lowest at 48.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2022-2023.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
50.00
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.25
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
50.00
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 27 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, Health is 59 and Work Ethic is 50.
The strongest current area is Health at 59, while Work Ethic is lowest at 50.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
20.45
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 20 - well below the district public school average of 42, trailing by 21 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 20.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 22 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.64
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 21 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
48.30
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 13 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 59 and Safety is 48.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 59, while Safety is lowest at 48.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 22 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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