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James Hill Elementary
About
James Hill Elementary is located at 22144 Old Yale Rd, Langley, BC V2Z 1B5, in Murrayville in the Township of Langley (just south of the Fraser Highway). The school describes itself as “Where YOU Belong” and emphasizes being a caring, dedicated community helping every child flourish.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 530-0251
Email: lfairley@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Lynn Fairley
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Food programs** James Hill Elementary offers a “Grab & Go” breakfast program available to any student each morning. Students take breakfast bags to their classrooms to eat during morning attendance. **Out-of-school care (before/after school)** A before- and after-school “School-age Care” program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) is offered on the school grounds through Nurturing Hearts, serving children ages 5 to 12 during the school year (closed during school closures). **Student support / special education (district services)** Langley School District provides Student Support Services focused on safe, caring learning environments, including school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident support/response, mental health supports, student intervention, and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives. District Learning Support Services include supports such as inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, deaf and hard of hearing services, supports for visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.
- Cross-Country Running (Grades 4–5)
- Basketball (Grade 5 team; Grade 4 skill development)
- Track and Field (Grades 3–5)
- Floor Hockey (Grades 4–5 intramurals; Grade 3 for fun/skill development)
- Kilometre Club (all students)
School Culture and Expectations
James Hill Elementary’s theme is “Where YOU Belong,” and the school highlights a caring, dedicated community focused on helping every child flourish.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Langley School District provides bus registration and determines eligibility based on home-to-school distance (walk limits noted as 3.2 km for elementary). Families can use the district’s eligibility tool and complete online bus registration; questions are directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca. Transportation is also described for students with diverse abilities (by policy and approval process) and for International Student Program riders (through homestay coordinators).
Enrollment
Langley School District notes that “Programs of Choice” (application-only) are available at select district sites (e.g., Early/Late French Immersion, Fine Arts, Fundamental, Montessori, U-Connect, LEAP). Families are directed to the district’s choice program registration information and the “Find a Program” directory for details and application processes.
Location
James Hill Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Hill Elementary
46.71
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 47 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
75.17
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
82.45
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 31 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.62
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 28 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 45, numeracy is 49, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 5 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 47, student commitment to learning is 75, critical thinking is 82, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 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
74.03
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.90
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
83.95
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 6 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 74, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 84.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 84, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.49
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 9 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 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
45.59
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
89.02
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.16
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 4 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 89 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 89, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.55
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 8 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.