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Samuel Brighouse Elementary
About
Samuel Brighouse Elementary is located at 6800 Azure Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 2S8. The school’s website shares school news and family updates through newsletters and announcements.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The district notes it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support through its International Education programming; the school-specific language(s) of instruction are not stated in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6522
Email: kpantaleo@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Kathy Pantaleo
Education Languages
The district notes it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support through its International Education programming; the school-specific language(s) of instruction are not stated in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District’s International Education programming states that schools across the district offer English Language Learning support for students. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers free early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (a parent/caregiver-and-child program led by ECE-trained facilitators).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students, based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and may provide transportation assistance for some students with disabilities/different abilities. Families apply online through the district, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
Samuel Brighouse Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Samuel Brighouse Elementary
48.74
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 51
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
71.91
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.31
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.46
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 57, 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 46, numeracy is 51, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 16 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 31 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 49, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
74.50
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.64
Health
Health
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.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.09
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 75, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 74.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
80.88
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 22 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.71
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.75
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 47, 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 81, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
84.08
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.06
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 8 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 84 and Safety is 73.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 73.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 65, 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 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2021/2022.