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Dogwood Elementary
About
Dogwood Elementary is located at 10752 157 St, Surrey, BC V4N 1K6, in the Fraser Heights area of Surrey. The school serves approximately 390 students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 and emphasizes shared values of teamwork, community, and responsibility, with school-wide expectations centered on respect.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 581-8111
Email: dogwood@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Diana Ellis
Programs and Services
Student leadership and school events Dogwood offers opportunities for students to get involved through student leadership, spirit days, and assemblies. Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts, wellness, and enrichment The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supports opportunities such as hip hop dance lessons, Zumba, fine arts presentations, and guest speakers. Technology for learning Students have access to technology used throughout the school day in a variety of ways to support learning. Student support / social-emotional learning Staff support students’ Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) using a variety of resources to help students with self-regulation. The district Student Support team also provides inclusive education supports and services for students with exceptional learning needs, working collaboratively with schools, families, and community partners.
- Volleyball
- Track and field
- Badminton
- Ultimate frisbee
- Gymnastics
School Culture and Expectations
Dogwood highlights teamwork, community, and responsibility as shared values, and has school-wide expectations focused on respect. The school’s “POOL of Respect” emphasizes respecting Property, Ourselves, Others, and Learning. The school describes its community as diverse and inclusive, with supportive parents and families.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration is completed online through Surrey Schools. Families are directed to register at their local catchment school and check the district website for required documents and to confirm their neighbourhood school. Families interested in district Programs of Choice are instructed to first register at their catchment school and then apply through the district’s kindergarten lottery process (when available).
Location
Dogwood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dogwood Elementary
46.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
67.53
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.
70.27
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.89
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 19 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 44, numeracy is 48, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 19 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 25 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 46, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
56.67
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.01
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - 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.
77.38
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - 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.
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 72, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
80.43
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 23 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.52
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 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.11
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 80, 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 31 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
63.58
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.98
Relationships
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.
70.41
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 79 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.20
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 6 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 12 points since 2020/2021.