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ASIA - North Poplar
About
ASIA – North Poplar is located at 32041 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A2. The school describes itself as the North Poplar campus of the Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts, where the arts are used to enhance and engage learners and help school be “a place to grow and live,” while keeping communication open with families.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: The provided school website text does not state the language(s) used for core instruction at ASIA – North Poplar, and it does not describe an immersion or bilingual program offered at this campus. The site includes district event information sessions about Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) in the Abbotsford School District, but these are not described as programs at ASIA – North Poplar. English-language learning support services are mentioned through a district parent session, but ELL services are not specifically described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 859-3101
Email: rachel.lack@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Rachel Lack
Education Languages
The provided school website text does not state the language(s) used for core instruction at ASIA – North Poplar, and it does not describe an immersion or bilingual program offered at this campus. The site includes district event information sessions about Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) in the Abbotsford School District, but these are not described as programs at ASIA – North Poplar. English-language learning support services are mentioned through a district parent session, but ELL services are not specifically described in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Arts integration (school-wide program) ASIA – North Poplar offers an Arts Integration Program (K–12 across two campuses) that connects the provincial curriculum to the arts through drama, dance, visual art, music, digital media, and creative writing. The program emphasizes personalized learning, collaboration, and meeting all provincial learning outcomes. Fine Arts (direct instruction) The program includes direct teaching of six Fine Arts—dance, drama, music, visual art, digital media, and creative writing—with dedicated arts learning spaces mentioned (e.g., dance studio, music studio, digital arts labs). Artist-in-Residence Students have opportunities to work with a professional “master artist mentor” through the Artist-in-Residence program, which is described as a pillar of the Arts Integrated Program and is intended to enrich curriculum learning, creativity, and self-expression. Student support / learning support The site promotes a district Parent Series session on “Learning Support in Our Schools,” focused on learning supports available across schools and how families can access them. (Specific ASIA – North Poplar learning support services are not detailed in the provided sources.)
School Culture and Expectations
The Arts Integration tenets emphasize a safe, inclusive environment “free of harassment,” and highlight personal assets such as respect, acceptance, integrity, risk-taking, and perseverance. The school also stresses collaboration and teamwork as essential skills, and frames parents as full partners in students’ learning with frequent home–school communication and welcoming family involvement. The school acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.
Enrollment
Families who want to apply for a spot are directed to complete the ASIA North Poplar application form. After an application is approved, the school will contact families to complete the ASIA North Poplar Registration Package (available via the Registration menu or from the school office). The completed application can be dropped off at the school along with a copy of the child’s most recent report card.
Location
Site: northpoplar.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 859-3101
Address: 32041 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A2
ASIA - North Poplar Reviews
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Academic Learning of ASIA - North Poplar
45.80
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
54.76
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.28
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.88
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 50, 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 43, numeracy is 48, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 46, student commitment to learning is 55, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined 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
62.70
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
61.30
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.56
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 8 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 63, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
51.87
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 10 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 42 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.55
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 59, 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.
70.44
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
55.55
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 6 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 70 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 70, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
52.63
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 11 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2020/2021.