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Creekside Elementary
About
Creekside Elementary is located at 13838 91 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 7K4. The school opened in April 1999 in Surrey’s City Center area and is on the traditional, unceded and shared territories of the Coast Salish peoples: Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations. Creekside’s stated school goal and focus is developing students’ literacy (reading and writing) through engaging, differentiated instruction and family/community literacy events.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: Creekside’s learning plan emphasizes building students’ ability to understand English in reading and writing, indicating an English-language literacy focus. The school notes that many families speak a language other than English at home, but it does not describe an English Language Learning (ELL) service or an immersion/bilingual program on the Creekside pages provided.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 543-9132
Email: creekside@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Jewel Bondnar
Education Languages
Creekside’s learning plan emphasizes building students’ ability to understand English in reading and writing, indicating an English-language literacy focus. The school notes that many families speak a language other than English at home, but it does not describe an English Language Learning (ELL) service or an immersion/bilingual program on the Creekside pages provided.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Creekside includes one District Intensive Literacy Program division for students in Grades 4/5/6 (as described in the school’s learning plan). Tutoring The school’s Programs page lists “Tutoring” as an available program area. Inclusive education support The school’s Programs page lists “Inclusive Education Support” as an available program area. School meal programs The school’s Programs page lists “School Meal Programs” as an available program area. After-school programs The school offers after-school programs described as clubs designed to provide creative, interactive programming that supports children’s individuality and growth. Athletics and extracurricular sports • Sports and extra-curricular activities (varies through the year; some activities include meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools)
School Culture and Expectations
Creekside’s learning plan describes a focus on building a community of enthusiastic readers and writers, integrating literacy across subjects, encouraging collaborative learning, and supporting each student’s unique journey toward literacy proficiency. The plan also highlights creating a dynamic and inclusive literacy environment where students are encouraged to explore, question, and connect with texts.
Enrollment
Registration is done online through Surrey Schools. Families are directed to register at their local catchment school, review required registration documents, and use the district tools to confirm their neighbourhood school. For kindergarten “Programs of Choice,” families are instructed to first register at their catchment school and then apply through the district’s online lottery process.
Location
Creekside Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Creekside Elementary
37.97
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.35
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - 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.
62.02
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.69
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 38, numeracy is 38, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 19 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 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 38, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 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
55.56
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
53.21
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
57.83
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.71
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 7 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 53, Health is 58, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 53.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
71.88
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 19 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
92.97
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 37 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
35.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 13 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, Learning Resources is 36.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.94
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 61, 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.
66.92
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
43.51
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 17 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 67 and Safety is 44.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 67, while Safety is lowest at 44.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.12
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.