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H D Stafford Middle
About
H.D. Stafford Middle School is located at 20441 Grade Cres, Langley, BC V3A 4J8 in the City of Langley. The school serves students from the catchment-area elementary schools of Blacklock Fine Arts, Douglas Park, James Hill, Nicomekl, Simonds and Uplands. It emphasizes supporting middle years students’ academic, emotional, social, and physical development through engaging learning opportunities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 534-9285
Email: jhantke@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: John Hantke
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school describes a “rich history of successful athletic programs,” encouraging students to develop as “student athletes” and be part of a team. HDSMS participates in the Eastern Valley Athletics Association (EVAA) within Langley School District #35. Student support / counselling & mental health School counselling is available through Langley School District and can include individual, group, and class support focused on personal/social development, goal setting, and school-related problem-solving. Counselling is confidential with specific exceptions (e.g., safety concerns, child protection, legal requirements). Families are directed to contact their school directly to access counselling services. Student support / learning support & inclusive services Langley School District Learning Support Services provides support to nurture and empower learners through inclusive environments and equitable access to resources. District services listed include school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for deaf/hard of hearing and visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services. The district also notes Student Support Services work related to school safety, emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives.
School Culture and Expectations
H.D. Stafford Middle School states a focus on helping middle years students develop academically, emotionally, socially, and physically while engaging them in exciting learning opportunities. At the district level, Student Support Services describes a focus on creating a safe, caring, and compassionate learning environment and highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Langley School District provides bus registration and eligibility guidance, including a middle school walk limit of 3.2 km for determining “eligible” riders. Families are directed to use the district’s online eligibility tool and then complete online registration (eligible or courtesy rider, as applicable); questions can be emailed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca. The district also outlines transportation eligibility information for riders with diverse abilities and for International Student Program riders.
Enrollment
For district Programs of Choice (application required), families are directed to the district’s choice program registration page and the APOC website to check application status. The district notes that transportation is not provided for students attending choice programs.
Location
H D Stafford Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of H D Stafford Middle
29.73
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 30 - well below the district public school average of 42, trailing by 12 points.
Literacy: 30
Numeracy: 29
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
58.79
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.29
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.10
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 30, numeracy is 29, and overall is 30.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 30, while numeracy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 30, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 30.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
61.76
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
75.91
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.40
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.21
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 3 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
71.70
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.12
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 26 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
43.17
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 72, Facilities and Personnel is 83, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 83, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.70
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.92
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 5 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 81.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 81.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.78
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 2 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.