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William A. Fraser Middle School
About
William A. Fraser Middle School is located at 34695 Blatchford Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6M6. The school describes itself as a learning community that values respect, compassion, integrity, and perseverance, and it acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 859-6794
Email: ian.levings@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Ian Levings
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Leadership / student activities support (Athletics) The Athletic Council is a group of Grade 8 students who help organize and run intramurals at lunch (e.g., organizing/coaching teams, refereeing, scorekeeping) and help with spirit events around the school. Student clubs / inclusion The GSA Club is described as a safe, welcoming space for students to connect and participate in student-led discussions on topics such as friendships, gender diversity, harassment, and bullying, with a focus on promoting equity and improving school climate. Enrichment clubs Chess Club meets weekly and welcomes students of all skill levels to play and learn strategies in a friendly environment.
- Lunch-time intramurals where the school’s three houses (Blue, Green, Red) compete
- Volleyball
- Cross-country
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Rugby
- Track & field
School Culture and Expectations
The school highlights values of respect, compassion, integrity, and perseverance. The GSA Club description emphasizes building a safe and welcoming environment, promoting equity, and supporting an inclusive and respectful school climate.
Location
Site: frasermiddle.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 859-6794
Address: 34695 Blatchford Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6M6
William A. Fraser Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of William A. Fraser Middle School
42.35
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 42 - below the district average of 45, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.04
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 42, numeracy is 42, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 4 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 42, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 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
62.24
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
73.72
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
76.07
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.97
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 2 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 74, Health is 76, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 74.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
79.72
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.01
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - 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.
47.08
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 6 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 80, Facilities and Personnel is 81, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 81, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
74.38
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 8 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.13
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.56
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 13 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 83 and Safety is 87.
The strongest current area is Safety at 87, while Relationships is lowest at 83.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.75
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 3 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 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.