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Chief Dan George Middle
About
Chief Dan George Middle School is located at 32877 Old Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8K2. The school is part of the Abbotsford School District and describes itself as an “awesome place to work and learn,” with energy and enthusiasm among its community. The school also acknowledges the 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: Chief Dan George Middle offers French Immersion programming, including an Early French Immersion pathway (for students continuing from French Immersion since kindergarten) and a Late French Immersion two-year program beginning in Grade 6 for students with little or no prior French. Information in the sources does not describe other language supports (such as ELL) for this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 852-9616
Email: jamie.beck@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Jamie Beck
Education Languages
Chief Dan George Middle offers French Immersion programming, including an Early French Immersion pathway (for students continuing from French Immersion since kindergarten) and a Late French Immersion two-year program beginning in Grade 6 for students with little or no prior French. Information in the sources does not describe other language supports (such as ELL) for this school.
Programs and Services
French Immersion Chief Dan George Middle School offers two French Immersion options: Early French Immersion (continuing from elementary French Immersion programs in Abbotsford) and Late French Immersion (a two-year entry program beginning in Grade 6, with students joining Early French Immersion by Grade 8). Indigenous Program The Indigenous Program supports First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and families holistically. Programming listed includes cultural presentations, clubs, assemblies/celebrations, field trips and activities, and academic/social-emotional learning support. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Badminton
School Culture and Expectations
The school highlights the energy and enthusiasm of the people who make it “an awesome place to work and learn.” The website also includes an acknowledgement that the district is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation and expresses respect for Indigenous Nations as original caretakers of the land.
Enrollment
For the Late French Immersion program, the school directs families to complete a registration form and submit it to the Chief Dan George office once the district lottery process opens. The page notes acceptance is based on a lottery system and instructs families to follow the district website instructions for entering the lottery.
Location
Site: chiefdan.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 852-9616
Address: 32877 Old Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8K2
Chief Dan George Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of Chief Dan George Middle
42.57
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 43 - below the district average of 45, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 81 - 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 43, numeracy is 42, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while numeracy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 43, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
49.64
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
76.85
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.37
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 5 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 77, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 74.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
78.57
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 17 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.12
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.97
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 79, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.98
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.47
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well 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.
82.36
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 9 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 82.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 82.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
76.09
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 5 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 76.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.