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R C Garnett Demonstration Elementary
About
R C Garnett Demonstration Elementary is located at 7096 201 St, Langley, BC V2Y 3G7. The school is a catchment-based public demonstration school that supports professional development by opening classrooms to visitors and sharing best practices, research, and instructional strategies with educators within and beyond Langley.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 532-7814
Email: zbako@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Zoltan Bako
Programs and Services
Student support / special education R.C. Garnett describes a commitment to inclusionary educational practices for students with special educational needs and diverse cultural backgrounds. At the district level, Learning Support Services includes supports such as school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, deaf and hard of hearing services, supports for students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services. The district Student Support Services department also supports school safety, emergency preparedness, mental health supports, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s mission is to foster a unified, respectful culture that inspires passionate learning and success through the demonstration of best practice. Staff emphasize collaboration, reflective practice, and an inquiry-based approach as part of the school’s demonstration focus.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
District transportation requires registration and is based on eligibility and available seats. The district defines eligible riders as students living outside walk limits (Elementary: 3.2 km) and also provides transportation for some riders with diverse abilities (e.g., approved complex resource support or physical disabilities that prevent use of conventional transportation). Families are directed to use the district’s eligibility tool and online registration forms, or email transportation@sd35.bc.ca for help.
Enrollment
R.C. Garnett is described as a catchment-based public school within the Langley School District. For district “Programs of Choice,” entry is by application through the district’s online process (program availability and application timing are managed by the district).
Location
R C Garnett Demonstration Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of R C Garnett Demonstration Elementary
44.28
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
73.43
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.85
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
87.06
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 34 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 41, numeracy is 47, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 16 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 44, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 87.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 87, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
67.78
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
71.07
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
84.06
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 68, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 84.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 84, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.29
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 4 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 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
45.39
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - 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.
87.89
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.70
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 13 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 88 and Safety is 77.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 88, while Safety is lowest at 77.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.42
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 0 points.
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, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.