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Devon Gardens Elementary
About
Devon Gardens Elementary is located at 8884 Russell Dr, Delta, BC V4C 4P8. The school offers an Early French Immersion program as a choice program within Delta School District, with instruction primarily in French in the early grades and increasing English instruction by Grade 7.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Delta)
Education language: Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion, a program for second-language learners where instruction is offered in French from Kindergarten to Grade 2. English Language Arts is gradually introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of their instruction in English. The French Immersion program parallels the regular English program in structure, content, and academic standards, with the goal of developing bilingualism in English and French.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 581-6185
Email: devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca
Principal: Elaine Greenhalgh
Education Languages
Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion, a program for second-language learners where instruction is offered in French from Kindergarten to Grade 2. English Language Arts is gradually introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of their instruction in English. The French Immersion program parallels the regular English program in structure, content, and academic standards, with the goal of developing bilingualism in English and French.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Early) Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion. In this program, K–2 instruction is in French, English Language Arts is introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of instruction in English. Student support / inclusive learning (district) Delta School District describes inclusion as valuing all learners as individuals, supported through accessible authentic learning experiences, targeted support, and meaningful opportunities for students to achieve their goals. The district provides an Inclusive Learning Caregiver Handbook and has an “Assessment of Risk to Others Protocol.”
School Culture and Expectations
Delta School District describes inclusion as a mindset that values all learners as individuals who contribute to a greater whole. The district’s approach emphasizes accessible, authentic learning experiences with targeted supports and meaningful opportunities so learners can achieve their goals, including graduating with purpose and options.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes that ample parking is not available and that pick-up and drop-off times can be congested. Families are encouraged to avoid congestion and consider getting extra steps in (walking part or all of the way) to help reduce traffic at arrival and dismissal.
Enrollment
For French Immersion, families must complete an online application through the Delta School District by the posted deadline and are expected to commit to staying in the program through Grade 12 if accepted. If applications exceed available space, the district uses stated priorities and may use a draw; successful applicants then register at the assigned French Immersion school and provide required documentation (e.g., proof of birth date, citizenship, residency, and Care Card/medical and emergency information). Devon Gardens also directs families to contact the district (gogerblack@deltaschools.ca) with application questions and to the district French Immersion information page.
Location
Devon Gardens Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Devon Gardens Elementary
44.99
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
66.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.29
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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 problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
64.58
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 12 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 41, numeracy is 49, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 17 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 30 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 45, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 65.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 69, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
48.48
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.74
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - 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.
70.75
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 6 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 70, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Health is lowest at 67.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
83.33
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 30 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.42
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 29 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.20
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 9 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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.39
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
77.75
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - below the district public school average of 80, 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.
64.81
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 66, 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 78 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.37
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.