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South Meridian Elementary
About
South Meridian Elementary is located at 16244 13 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 8E6. The school shares information and updates through its website, including its School Plan/Student Learning Plan and opportunities for students to participate in clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 538-7114
Email: southmeridian@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Kelly McEwen
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Surrey School District Student Support (Inclusive Education) is focused on creating inclusive, equitable, and meaningful learning experiences for all students, including those with exceptional learning needs. The district team works collaboratively with school teams, parents, and community partners, and supports schools with resources, professional learning, and help coordinating specialized supports and educational planning. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school invites students to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, including sports that may be school-based or involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
Enrollment
Surrey and White Rock families can register online for kindergarten at their local catchment school through the district. The district also offers a kindergarten lottery application process for select Programs of Choice; families are directed to register at their catchment school first and then apply online during the application window listed on the district pages.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/southmeridian
Phone: 604 538-7114
Address: 16244 13 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 8E6
South Meridian Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of South Meridian Elementary
40.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - in line with the district public school average of 40, within 1 point.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.08
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.
67.14
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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 problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - 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 39, numeracy is 42, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 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 41, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 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
71.98
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the district public school average of 71, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.87
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.
75.27
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 72, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
61.25
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 6 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
47.34
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 2 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 61, Facilities and Personnel is 68, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 68, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
78.02
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.
63.65
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 4 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 78 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.33
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 7 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2022/2023.