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Simonds Elementary
About
Simonds Elementary is located at 20190 48 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 3L4. The school shares its site with U-Connect and describes itself as striving to create a “unified and resourceful dual-track school environment.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 530-2361
Email: mallen@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Ron Stare
Programs and Services
U-Connect (Program of Choice) U-Connect is listed by Langley School District as a Program of Choice with Kindergarten entry located at Simonds. Student support / special education Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on safe, caring, and compassionate learning environments and includes school safety, emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. District Learning Support Services include Inclusion Support, School Psychology, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Deaf and Hard of Hearing support, Students with Visual Impairments, and Hospital Homebound services.
School Culture and Expectations
Langley School District emphasizes safe and caring schools that promote mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, supported by trauma-informed practices. The District states its schools are inclusive environments valuing all students and families, and it uses prevention and intervention strategies so students learn to solve problems peacefully, value diversity, and defend human rights. The District also provides dress guidelines focused on supporting safe participation in learning and maintaining respectful, non-offensive clothing in a learning and working environment.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
District transportation requires registration (including Eligible Riders and Courtesy Riders) and applications are reviewed based on eligibility criteria and available seats. The District provides an online tool to help families determine eligibility using home-to-school distance (elementary walk limits are noted as 3.2 km), and families can contact transportation@sd35.bc.ca for help. Transportation support is also described for riders with diverse abilities who qualify under District policy.
Enrollment
Langley School District notes that entry into Programs of Choice is by application only, and U-Connect offers Kindergarten entry at Simonds. The District directs families to the Choice Program registration information and notes some programs (including U-Connect) may remain open until filled; families needing assistance are directed to contact the School Board Office at 604-534-7891.
Location
Site: www.sd35.bc.ca/simonds-uconnect
Phone: 604 530-2361
Address: 20190 48 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 3L4
Simonds Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Simonds Elementary
28.85
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 29 - well below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 14 points.
Literacy: 30
Numeracy: 28
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.73
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
56.25
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
86.36
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 33 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 30, numeracy is 28, and overall is 29.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 30, while numeracy is lowest at 28.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined 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 29, student commitment to learning is 58, critical thinking is 56, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Academic Performance is lowest at 29.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
60.23
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 5 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 60, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 60.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
39.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 44, trailing by 5 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 39.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
43.75
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
75.68
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
47.44
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 16 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 76 and Safety is 47.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 47.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.09
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 60, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.