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Surrey Centre Elementary
About
Surrey Centre Elementary is located at 16670 Old Mclellan Rd, Surrey, BC V3S 1K3. The school’s website highlights family communication (news, events, PAC) and invites students to take part 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: 604 576-9191
Email: surreycentre@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Brandyn Van Sant
Programs and Services
Clubs, Sports & Extra-Curricular Surrey Centre students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including opportunities that involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools. The school notes appreciation for support from coaches, teachers, volunteers, parents, and drivers. School meals / nutrition support Surrey Schools operates School Meal Programs that aim to provide nutritious meals each school day, with a focus on supporting student learning and health. Student support / inclusive education Surrey School District Student Support focuses on inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences, especially for students with exceptional learning needs. The district team collaborates with school teams, families, and community partners to coordinate supports, strengthen classroom learning, and provide resources and professional learning. Indigenous (Aboriginal) programs The district’s Aboriginal Department supports school initiatives that focus on Aboriginal culture, with a goal of increasing Aboriginal content in the curriculum in ways that benefit all students. Safe and caring schools The district’s Safe Schools commitment emphasizes safe and caring environments where learners can work toward academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey School District describes a commitment to safe and caring learning environments that support academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. The district’s Student Support team also emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences and the value of embracing diversity and collaboration to support learners with a wide range of needs.
Enrollment
Surrey Schools directs families to register online for kindergarten and to use the district resources to confirm catchment schools and review required registration documents. Families interested in district “Programs of Choice” are instructed to first register at their local catchment school before applying to the kindergarten lottery (where applicable).
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/surreycentre
Phone: 604 576-9191
Address: 16670 Old Mclellan Rd, Surrey, BC V3S 1K3
Surrey Centre Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Surrey Centre Elementary
42.53
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
72.74
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
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 engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
80.51
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 31 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.17
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 32 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 41, numeracy is 44, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 34 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 27 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 42 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 43, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 81, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 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.
78.70
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 7 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 68, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
85.17
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 7 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 79, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 85.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 85, while Health is lowest at 70.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
83.33
Community Support
Community Support
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.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.17
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.65
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 6 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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 79, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 83, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
58.78
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
85.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - 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.
72.02
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 67, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 85 and Safety is 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.40
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - 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 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.