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Brookside Elementary
About
Brookside Elementary is located at 8555 142a St, Surrey, BC V3W 0S6. The school shares updates and events through its website, and highlights opportunities such as clubs/sports and school planning focused on understanding learners and improving learning through an inquiry process.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 596-8561
Email: brookside@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Kerry Schwab
Programs and Services
Clubs, Sports & Extra-Curricular Brookside invites students to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including both school-based opportunities and events with other Surrey schools. Student support / inclusive education Surrey Schools’ Student Support team describes a district-wide commitment to inclusive, equitable educational experiences for all students, with services supporting students with exceptional learning needs and collaboration with school teams, families, and community partners. Indigenous (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 and caring schools The district states it is committed to providing safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support team emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences, including embracing diversity and building supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities. The district also highlights a commitment to safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
Enrollment
Surrey and White Rock elementary registration is handled online through the district. Families are directed to register online, review required documents, and use district tools to confirm their catchment school; more information is available on the district School Registration page.
Location
Brookside Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Brookside Elementary
44.34
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
69.02
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.16
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.
77.26
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 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 42, numeracy is 47, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 27 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 19 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 35 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 44, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
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
74.97
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.56
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - 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.
75.12
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 75, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
77.94
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 21 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.74
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.81
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 4 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 78, Facilities and Personnel is 76, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
51.56
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
79.55
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - 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.
65.38
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - 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 80 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
77.01
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 9 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 77.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.