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Green Timbers Elementary
About
Green Timbers Elementary is located at 8824 144 St, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z7. It is a Surrey School District (#36) K–7 school that shares its annual school planning and learning goals with families, including a current focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 588-5961
Email: greentimbers@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Derek Lam
Programs and Services
**Choice programs (district programs of choice / lottery)** Surrey Schools offers several district-wide “Programs of Choice” that families can apply to through an online kindergarten lottery (with the direction to first register at the local catchment school). District lottery programs listed include Early French Immersion, East Kensington Outdoor Learning (EKOLogy), Intensive Fine Arts, Montessori, Traditional, and Xw’epiteng (Land-Based Learning Program). **Clubs, sports & extra-curricular** Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based sports and events such as meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools (transportation supported by volunteers/parents is acknowledged on the school site). **Student support / special education and other services** The school’s “Programs and Clubs Offered” page links families to district/school resources including Aboriginal Programs, Safe Schools, Online & Distance Learning (SAIL), Surrey Schools One, Tutoring, Summer Learning, and Special Needs Support.
School Culture and Expectations
Green Timbers’ school planning materials describe a current focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of the school’s Student Learning Plan. The school also highlights the district’s school planning as an inquiry process that starts with understanding learners and using evidence to guide learning goals.
Enrollment
Families are directed to register online for kindergarten and other school registration needs through Surrey Schools. For kindergarten entry, families are instructed to register at their local catchment school first, and (if interested) apply separately through the district’s online lottery for Programs of Choice; required documents and “find your school” tools are linked from the district registration information.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/greentimbers
Phone: 604 588-5961
Address: 8824 144 St, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z7
Green Timbers Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Green Timbers Elementary
36.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
73.95
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.64
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.93
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 25 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 36, numeracy is 37, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 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 36, student commitment to learning is 74, critical thinking is 77, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
78.41
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
77.85
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.13
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
83.41
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 5 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 78, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 83.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 83, while Health is lowest at 72.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
63.73
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 7 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.82
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - in line with the district public school average of 49, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 64, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
67.22
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
85.25
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.
72.77
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 6 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 73.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 73.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
77.81
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 9 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 78.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.