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M B Sanford Elementary
About
M B Sanford Elementary is located at 7318 143 St, Surrey, BC V3W 7T6. The school website shares school resources such as supply lists, upcoming events, and information about school planning through its Student Learning Plan.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 596-7517
Email: mbsanford@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Aimee Boyer
Programs and Services
Student support / inclusive education Surrey Schools’ Student Support 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 coordinating specialized supports, helping with educational planning, and providing human and learning resources to schools. Clubs, sports & extra-curricular M B Sanford invites students to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based activities and events with other Surrey schools (such as meets, games, or play days).
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support services emphasize inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences for all students, with a focus on embracing diversity and building supportive, caring learning communities. The district also highlights the importance of collaboration among educators and early, least-intrusive intervention to support learners.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration is completed online through Surrey Schools. Families register at their local catchment school, and the district provides document requirements, a “find my school” tool, and a School Registration page for more details. Families interested in a district “Program of Choice” are directed to first register at their catchment school and then apply through the online kindergarten lottery during the district’s application window.
Location
M B Sanford Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of M B Sanford Elementary
35.32
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 34
Numeracy: 37
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
73.04
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.36
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.22
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 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 34, numeracy is 37, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 32 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 29 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 46 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 35, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 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
60.52
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
73.50
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - 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.
66.82
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - 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.
76.23
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 74, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 67.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
62.12
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 5 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.63
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.35
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - 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 62, Facilities and Personnel is 82, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
63.35
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - 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.
81.08
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.56
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 2 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 81 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.65
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 3 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 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.