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Cougar Creek Elementary
About
Cougar Creek Elementary is located at 12236 70a Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 4Z8. The school shares news and events with families and outlines its school planning process as an inquiry focused on understanding what students need and using evidence to guide learning goals.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 591-9098
Email: cougarcreek@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Tamela Davison Manery
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is a free early learning program for parents/caregivers and children from birth to five years old. It offers learning experiences that support language, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, and includes activities such as story-time and play. Student support / inclusive education Surrey Schools’ Student Support team works with school teams, families, and community partners to create inclusive and caring learning communities, especially for students with exceptional learning needs. Supports include coordinating specialized supports, assisting with educational planning, and providing professional learning and resources to schools. Food support (School Meal Programs) The Surrey School Meal Programs aim to provide nutritious meals each school day to help ensure students have enough to eat so they can learn and be healthy. Indigenous education (Aboriginal Programs) The district’s Aboriginal Department supports school initiatives that focus on Aboriginal culture and increasing Aboriginal content in the curriculum. Clubs, sports & extra-curricular Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based opportunities and events with other Surrey schools (such as meets, games, or play days).
School Culture and Expectations
The district’s Safe Schools commitment emphasizes providing safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. The district’s Student Support approach highlights inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences and a belief in embracing diversity as a fundamental value.
Enrollment
The school website includes an Admissions section with School Registration and Forms, and also directs new families to register with Surrey Schools via the district’s registration guidance.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/cougarcreek
Phone: 604 591-9098
Address: 12236 70a Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 4Z8
Cougar Creek Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Cougar Creek Elementary
37.81
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: 37
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.56
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.21
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.95
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 33 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 37, numeracy is 38, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 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 71, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 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
51.61
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
70.34
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - 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.
71.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.90
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 70, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
83.33
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 26 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 39 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
44.95
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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 100, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 100, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
61.81
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 6 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
83.99
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.95
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 1 point.
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 15 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
73.85
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 5 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 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2020/2021.