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Abbotsford Middle School
About
Abbotsford Middle School is located at 33231 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A9. The school describes a supportive community that challenges students through inquiry-based learning, celebrates differences, and offers diverse programs to inspire a love of learning. It emphasizes service—encouraging students to be active in the world “one positive action at a time.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: The school provides English Language Learning support through Learning Services (the Husky Den). The school also offers Halq’emeylem language lessons within its Indigenous program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 859-7125
Email: heather.reid@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Heather Reid
Education Languages
The school provides English Language Learning support through Learning Services (the Husky Den). The school also offers Halq’emeylem language lessons within its Indigenous program.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Learning Support Services include assessment to identify needs and planning with families for school, district, and community supports. Supports listed include educational testing, classroom adaptations, co-teaching, IEPs, educational assistants, technology support, and math/reading groups; the program also supports transition into high school (tours, course planning, and coordination with high school supports). English Language Learning (ELL) The Husky Den is a shared space for Learning Services and English Language Learning. It includes EA support for students with autism and chronic health designations on adapted/modified programs, and provides self-regulation tools such as a sensory calm room, an energy bike, a mini trampoline, and handheld fidgets. Indigenous student support and programming The Indigenous Support Team focuses on belonging and social/emotional support, with one-on-one and group academic support and learning about Indigenous culture. The program includes classroom presenters, cultural presentations in an Indigenous room, field trips, Halq’emeylem language lessons, and a morning breakfast club for students in need. Clubs The school lists “Clubs” and invites students to bring their ideas (specific clubs are not listed).
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning within a “highly supportive school community.” It states that it respects, celebrates, and understands differences and aims to develop balanced students who excel to the best of their ability. The school also highlights service as a core value, encouraging students to take positive action in the world. The site includes a land acknowledgement recognizing the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For school bus routes and schedules, families are directed to contact the School District Transportation office at 604-855-5278 (or school.bus@abbyschools.ca). To start riding the school bus, families must register online via School District No. 34, and students should arrive at the stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time. For city transit, the school provides Umo reloadable city bus passes; families can obtain a card from the office and load passes through the Umo Passenger Portal (support is available if a family cannot cover the cost).
Enrollment
For school bus eligibility and ridership, families are instructed to register online via School District No. 34.
Location
Site: abbymiddle.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 859-7125
Address: 33231 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A9
Abbotsford Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Abbotsford Middle School
36.79
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 37 - well below the district average of 45, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
58.70
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 59 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.69
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.79
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 30 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 36, numeracy is 38, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 37, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
55.56
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.79
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
71.97
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.84
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 78, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
71.07
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.38
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 2 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 71, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
68.61
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.89
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.36
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 73, 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 79.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 79.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
73.64
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.