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Don Christian Elementary
About
Don Christian Elementary is located at 6256 184 St, Surrey, BC V3S 8E6. The school shares district updates, events, and resources for families through its website, including links to school planning documents and student activities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 576-1381
Email: donchristian@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Christine Shepherd
Programs and Services
School Meal Programs The Surrey School District offers school meal programs that aim to provide nutritious meals each school day to support student learning and health. Student support / inclusive education Surrey Schools’ Student Support (Inclusive Education) team works with school teams, families, and community partners to create supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities for students, including those with exceptional learning needs. Supports span early learning through Grade 12 and include coordination of specialized supports, educational planning, professional learning, and human and learning resources. Indigenous education (Aboriginal Programs) The district’s Aboriginal Programs support school initiatives that focus on Aboriginal culture, with a goal of increasing Aboriginal content in the curriculum in ways that benefit all students. Safe Schools The district is committed to providing safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school invites students to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year; some sports are school-based and others involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
School Culture and Expectations
The Surrey School District states it is dedicated to inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences for all students, and emphasizes creating supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities. The district also describes a commitment to safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
Enrollment
Families can access admissions and school registration forms through the school’s Admissions page on the Don Christian Elementary website.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/donchristian
Phone: 604 576-1381
Address: 6256 184 St, Surrey, BC V3S 8E6
Don Christian Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Don Christian Elementary
42.89
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 45
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
67.97
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.52
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.14
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 41, numeracy is 45, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 34 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 28 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 43 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 43, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 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
73.91
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
70.63
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the district public school average of 71, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.85
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 2 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 71, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 69.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
76.56
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 19 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.38
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.
46.65
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 77, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.47
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
84.11
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.62
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 0 points.
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 84 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
61.68
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 68, 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 62.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.