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Erma Stephenson Elementary
About
Erma Stephenson Elementary is located at 10929 160 St, Surrey, BC V4N 1P3. The school’s website highlights school news and events, and links families to school planning information (Student Learning Plan) and district registration resources.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 583-5419
Email: ermastephenson@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Adrian MacLennan
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Surrey Schools’ Student Support team describes a district-wide commitment to inclusive, equitable learning experiences for all students, including students with exceptional learning needs. The team works with school teams, families, and community partners to help create supportive, caring learning communities and provides professional learning, resources, and support for coordinating specialized services for students with individual needs.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support department emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences, with a focus on embracing diversity and creating supportive, caring learning communities so all children—including those with exceptional learning needs—can reach their full potential.
Enrollment
Surrey Schools directs families to register online for kindergarten and other grades. Families can use district resources to confirm their neighbourhood (catchment) school, review required registration documents, and access the district School Registration page. The district also offers information sessions (Connect to Kindergarten) and, for certain district Programs of Choice, a separate online kindergarten lottery application process.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/ermastephenson
Phone: 604 583-5419
Address: 10929 160 St, Surrey, BC V4N 1P3
Erma Stephenson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Erma Stephenson Elementary
46.56
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
64.71
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.96
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.79
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 45, numeracy is 49, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 3 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 47, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
56.38
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.26
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.
73.23
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 5 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 75, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 75, while Health is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
80.17
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 23 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.62
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.
45.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 4 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
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 80, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
62.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 68, 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.
78.26
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - below the district public school average of 81, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
69.56
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 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 78 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
76.73
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 77.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.