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Westerman Elementary is located at 7626 122 St, Surrey, BC V3W 1H4. The school shares district updates, events, and opportunities for families (such as registration information) through its Surrey Schools website.
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 572-4054
Email: westerman@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Brenda Keller
School Meal Programs The Surrey School Meal Programs aim to provide nutritious meals each school day so students have enough food to learn and be healthy. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities are offered throughout the school year, including some events with other Surrey schools (meets, games, or play days). Indigenous education / Aboriginal Programs The district Aboriginal Department supports 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 is committed to safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Student support / special education The school lists “Special Needs Support” among available programs and services.
Surrey School District states it is committed to providing safe and caring environments in which all learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
Families register online for their local catchment school through Surrey Schools. The district also provides guidance on required registration documents and how to confirm your neighbourhood school; kindergarten lottery “Programs of Choice” require families to register at their catchment school first before applying through the online lottery process.
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Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 33 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 33
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 32, numeracy is 33, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while literacy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 67.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 34 points since 2019/2020.
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 65, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, 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.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - 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.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
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 6 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 13 points since 2019/2020.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 33 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 33
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 32, numeracy is 33, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while literacy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 32 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 29
Numeracy: 36
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 72 - 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.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 36 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 29, numeracy is 36, and overall is 32.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while literacy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 19 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 32, student commitment to learning is 76, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 32.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 33 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 30
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 36, numeracy is 30, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2021-2022.
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 67.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 34 points since 2019/2020.
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 66, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 53 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 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.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 69.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 34 points since 2019/2020.
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 65, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 51 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 2 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 53 - above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 5 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 65, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, 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.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - 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.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 81 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, 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.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 77 - below the district public school average of 81, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
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 6 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 13 points since 2019/2020.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Grade 4 trend view. 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 15 points since 2019/2020.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 11 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 80.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.