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Peterson Road Elementary
About
Peterson Road Elementary is located at 23422 47 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2S3. The school describes itself as a “hidden gem” with a long history of delivering quality education, offering a comprehensive program with a focus on academics and fine arts. The school highlights a goal of empowering each student to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 534-7904
Email: clambiepottersmith@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Christine Lambie Potter Smith
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on student health and safety and works with school teams to create safe, caring, and compassionate learning environments. District supports include school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Learning Support Services The District’s Learning Support Services aims to foster inclusive learning environments and provide equitable access to resources and supports. Services listed include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, supports for students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.
School Culture and Expectations
Peterson Road Elementary emphasizes helping each student reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. At the district level, schools are expected to be safe and caring communities that promote mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, supported by trauma-informed practices. The district states its schools are inclusive of all students and families, and that expectations and consequences under the student code of conduct are developmentally appropriate and increase with grade level.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Langley School District transportation requires families to register for bussing (including eligible riders, courtesy riders, and riders with diverse abilities) using the district’s online process. Eligibility is based on home-to-school distance guidelines (elementary walk limit referenced as 3.2 km), and families are advised to keep their address up-to-date in MyEDBC by contacting the school office. Transportation questions can be directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca.
Enrollment
For district Programs of Choice, entry is by application through the district’s choice program registration process (applications and timelines are managed by the district). Families are directed to the district’s Find a Program webpage and the APOC website to check application status.
Location
Peterson Road Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Peterson Road Elementary
48.90
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 53
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
66.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.82
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.61
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 25 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 45, numeracy is 53, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 13 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 53, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 49, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
70.27
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 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.45
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 77, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 68.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
60.61
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 7 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
95.45
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 95 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 39 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.63
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 5 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 61, Facilities and Personnel is 95, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 95, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
84.48
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.81
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the district public school average of 70, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 84 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.82
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 6 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.