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Ocean Cliff Elementary
About
Ocean Cliff Elementary is located at 12550 20 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 1Y6. The school shares updates and key information for families through its website, including a student learning plan, programs offered, and opportunities for students to participate in clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: Ocean Cliff offers an Intensive French program starting in Grade 6 (a two-year program).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 538-1770
Email: oceancliff@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Brian Newbold
Education Languages
Ocean Cliff offers an Intensive French program starting in Grade 6 (a two-year program).
Programs and Services
**French language programming** Ocean Cliff offers Intensive French beginning in Grade 6 (a two-year program). **School meals** Through Surrey School Meal Programs, the district aims to provide nutritious meals each school day for students who need them. **Indigenous/Aboriginal education** 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** Surrey Schools’ Safe Schools commitment focuses on providing safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. **Clubs, sports & extracurriculars** Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including some school-based sports and some that involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools states a commitment to safe and caring environments where learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
Enrollment
Families can register students online through Surrey Schools’ registration process. The Ocean Cliff website provides an Admissions/School Registration area, and the district also directs families who are new to Surrey/White Rock to register with Surrey Schools (online).
Location
Ocean Cliff Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ocean Cliff Elementary
44.31
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: 44
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.79
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.43
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 51, 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 44, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while numeracy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 27 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 62, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
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
74.53
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
73.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
71.72
Health
Health
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 physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 79, 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 73, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 72.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
62.86
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 6 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.14
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 26 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
53.57
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - 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.
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 63, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 54.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 54.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
59.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
82.86
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - in line with the district public school average of 82, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.53
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 74, 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 83 and Safety is 74.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 74.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
75.71
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 76.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.