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Ray Shepherd Elementary
About
Ray Shepherd Elementary is located at 1650 136 St, Surrey, BC V4A 4E4. The school’s website shares school news and events, and highlights opportunities for students to participate in clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities throughout the year.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 531-1471
Email: rayshepherd@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Reena Gill
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** - Intramural Basketball (Grades 6–7; recess games) **Student support / special education** Surrey Schools’ Student Support team describes district services focused on inclusive, equitable, and meaningful learning experiences, especially for students with exceptional learning needs. The team works with school staff, families, and community partners and supports schools through professional learning, coordination of specialized supports, educational planning, and learning resources. **Clubs / extra-curricular activities** The school invites students to participate in a variety of clubs, sports, and extra-curricular activities across the school year, including some opportunities that involve events with other Surrey schools.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support information emphasizes inclusive and equitable educational experiences, embracing diversity, and creating supportive and caring learning communities so all children—including those with exceptional learning needs—can reach their full potential.
Enrollment
Surrey and White Rock elementary registration is done online through the district. Families are directed to the district’s school registration page for required documents and to confirm their catchment school; kindergarten “Programs of Choice” require families to first register at their local catchment school before applying through the district’s online lottery process.
Location
Ray Shepherd Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ray Shepherd Elementary
43.82
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
72.31
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.64
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.57
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 40, numeracy is 47, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 33 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 26 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 40 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 44, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 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: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
73.23
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.02
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.82
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 73, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 73.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
88.97
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 32 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.56
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
56.85
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 8 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 89, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 57.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 57.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 38 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.98
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 61, 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.
85.67
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
66.31
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 86 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.67
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, 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 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.