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A J McLellan Elementary
About
A J McLellan Elementary is a K–7 school in Surrey School District (#36) located at 16545 61 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V4. The school site highlights family communication (e.g., newsletters and events) and invites students to participate in clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities throughout the year.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 574-7296
Email: ajmclellan@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Johathan Vervaet
Programs and Services
Clubs, Sports & Extra-Curricular Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based activities and events that may involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools. Before & After School Care The school site references Before & After School Care at A.J. McLellan. Student support / inclusive education Surrey School District’s Student Support team provides inclusive, equitable supports for students—especially those with exceptional learning needs—by working with school teams, families, and community partners. Supports span early learning through Grade 12 and include coordinating specialized supports, supporting educational planning, and providing human and learning resources. School meal programs The district’s School Meal Programs aim to provide nutritious meals each school day to support student learning and well-being. Strong Start (early learning) Strong Start is a free, drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children attending with a parent or caregiver (offered at select Surrey schools).
School Culture and Expectations
The school provides a Code of Conduct document for the 2025–2026 school year. The district also describes a commitment to “safe and caring environments” through its Safeschools information.
Enrollment
Registration for Surrey and White Rock elementary schools is completed online through the district. Families can use district links to confirm their catchment school and review required registration documents; the district also provides “Connect to Kindergarten” information sessions. Families interested in district “Programs of Choice” are directed to first register at their local catchment school and then apply through the district’s online lottery process (when applicable).
Location
A J McLellan Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of A J McLellan Elementary
41.48
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 45
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
61.05
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.31
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.13
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 38, numeracy is 45, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 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 41, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
60.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
72.26
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.
70.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.20
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades 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.
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 70, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 70.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
84.48
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.26
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.
54.60
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 6 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 84, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.80
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
84.90
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.92
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 85 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.73
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 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 73.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.