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Ecole Riverdale Elementary
About
École Riverdale Elementary is located at 14835 108a Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1W9. The school is part of Surrey School District (#36) and shares information for families through its website, including school planning, activities, and district programs and services available to students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 588-5978
Email: riverdale@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Rachel Ladd
Programs and Services
School Meal Programs The Surrey School Meal Programs aim to provide a nutritious meal each school day to support students’ learning and health. Indigenous education / Aboriginal Programs The district’s Aboriginal Department supports school initiatives that focus on Aboriginal culture, with the goal of increasing Aboriginal content in the curriculum in ways that benefit all students. Safe and caring schools Surrey School District states a commitment to providing safe and caring environments where all learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Clubs, sports & extra-curricular Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including some school-based options and some that involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey School District states it is committed to providing safe and caring environments in which all learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth and responsible citizenship.
Enrollment
Families register online through Surrey Schools. Kindergarten registration information and required documents are provided through district links, and families can check which school is closest if they are unsure of their catchment. The district also outlines how to apply to kindergarten lottery “Programs of Choice,” noting families should first register at their local catchment school before applying.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/riverdale
Phone: 604 588-5978
Address: 14835 108a Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1W9
Ecole Riverdale Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Riverdale Elementary
34.24
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 34 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 32
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
66.75
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.06
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.89
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 28 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 32, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 29 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 28 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 34 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 34, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 34.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 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
73.48
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.
65.24
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.34
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 65, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 65.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
76.83
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
78.05
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - 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 77, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.02
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.02
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - 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 80 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.72
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 68, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.