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Dormick Park Elementary
About
Dormick Park Elementary is located at 32161 Dormick Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3J6. The school opened in 1977 and serves about 280 students in Kindergarten to Grade 5, and it also houses a “Just B4” preschool on site. The school describes itself as a busy, vibrant community with dedicated staff supporting student learning and growth, with high expectations that recognize the diversity and equality of all learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 859-3712
Email: andrea.wildeman@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Andrea Wildeman
Programs and Services
Breakfast program Dormick Park offers a Breakfast Club for students, with breakfast served in the library. Student support / learning support The school provides a Learning Support Services page for families to find resources to enhance learning at home and to access additional supports.
School Culture and Expectations
Dormick Park emphasizes being KIND, SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE. The school focuses on teaching one value at a time and reinforces positive behaviour using “Gotcha” tickets. Staff describe a caring school culture with high respect among staff, students, and parents, along with high expectations for student learning that recognize diversity and equality of all learners.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For Morning Basketball, students are instructed to enter through the side gym hallway entrance, bring inside shoes, store personal bags in the hallway, and exit the same doors to line up with their class afterward.
Location
Site: dormickpark.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 859-3712
Address: 32161 Dormick Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3J6
Dormick Park Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dormick Park Elementary
45.13
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.02
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.54
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.76
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 50, 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 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 45, numeracy is 46, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 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 45, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 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
69.37
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.01
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.
72.55
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 4 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 69, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
44.22
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 3 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 44.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
77.77
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.98
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 2 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 78 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.81
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 3 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 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.