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John Maclure Community School
About
John Maclure Community School is located at 2990 Oriole Cres, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4E1. The school describes itself as a K–5 school of approximately 370 students and encourages families to become active members of the John Maclure community. The site also includes a land acknowledgement recognizing 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: K-5
Phone: 604 853-6450
Email: johnmaclure@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Fay Christie
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Childcare (before/after school) Hand in Hand offers before- and after-school care; families are directed to register via the Hand in Hand website or by phone. Early learning (0–5) StrongStart BC is a free drop-in early learning program for children ages 0–5 with a parent/caregiver, led by a qualified early childhood educator. Preschool Little Hands Preschool is offered for preschool-aged children and is described as supporting kindergarten preparation. Community partnership The Abby Community School Society supports community-building and provides a community board (parents, staff, and agency representatives) that helps identify local needs and supports decision-making. Outdoor education (Grade 5) Grade 5 classes attend a year-end camp at Camp Squeah focused on cooperation, planning, social behaviour, and outdoor education. Student support / learning support (district resource) The site promotes a District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) parent session about Learning Support Services in Abbotsford schools, including how to access supports.
- Thunderbird Basketball
- JMCS Soccer
- JMCS Handball
School Culture and Expectations
The school encourages families to become active members of the John Maclure community. The site also includes a land acknowledgement recognizing the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation. For physical education and gym safety, students must wear non-marking running shoes (no bare feet or socks) and remove jewelry, including watches.
Location
Site: johnmaclure.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 853-6450
Address: 2990 Oriole Cres, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4E1
John Maclure Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of John Maclure Community School
40.63
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - in line with the district public school average of 41, within 1 point.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
77.42
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
81.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 33 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
87.84
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 37 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 40, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 2 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 41, student commitment to learning is 77, critical thinking is 82, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 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
69.82
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - 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.
72.64
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
89.61
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 13 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 90.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 90, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.15
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 12 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 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.71
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.96
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the district public school average of 80, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
62.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
83.78
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 20 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 84.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.