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Shortreed Community School
About
Shortreed Community School is located at 27330 28 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3K1. The school emphasizes a caring, collaborative community where every child belongs and where staff work together to create safe, inclusive learning for all students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 856-4167
Email: cwejr@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Chris Wejr
Programs and Services
### Athletics and extracurricular sports Shortreed offers school athletics focused on skill development, growth, participation, and success. ### After-school programs The school also notes after-school programs offered with Pacific Sport Fraser Valley. ### Student support / special education Langley School District provides Student Support Services focused on school safety, emergency preparedness, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The District’s Learning Support Services includes supports such as inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language services, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, supports for students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.
- Grade 4–5 Cross Country
- Grade 5 Co-Ed Basketball
- Grade 3–5 Track and Field
- Grade 5 Volleyball
School Culture and Expectations
Shortreed’s mantra is: “You BELONG here.” The school’s vision is a caring community working together to positively impact every child’s life, with a focus on safe and inclusive learning for all students and families. Core values highlighted by the school include care (kindness, love, empathy, hope), community (relationships, belonging, diversity), respect (integrity, humility, acceptance), teamwork (collaboration, cooperation, positivity), and personal excellence (pride, achievement, leadership, success).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Langley School District provides online bus registration (including eligible riders and courtesy riders) and asks families to confirm their address in MyEDBC to determine eligibility. The District defines walk limits for eligibility as 3.2 km for elementary students and notes transportation support may be available for riders with diverse abilities (e.g., students approved for Complex Resource Support or with physical disabilities who cannot use conventional transportation). Questions can be directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca.
Location
Shortreed Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Shortreed Community School
49.27
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 51
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.97
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
60.47
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.98
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 24 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 48, numeracy is 51, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 49, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
61.41
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
69.37
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.08
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 2 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 61, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 61.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
49.25
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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
65.79
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 15 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
81.12
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - in line with the district public school average of 82, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 2 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.21
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 3 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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020/2021.