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Howard De Beck Elementary
About
Howard De Beck Elementary is located at 8600 Ash St, Richmond, BC V6Y 2S3. The school’s website shares school news and updates for families through its “Latest News” section.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The provided sources do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Howard De Beck Elementary, or any immersion/bilingual program at the school. The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for international students in Richmond schools, but the sources do not confirm specific language supports at Howard De Beck Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6281
Email: lschwartz@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Lisa Schwartz
Education Languages
The provided sources do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Howard De Beck Elementary, or any immersion/bilingual program at the school. The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for international students in Richmond schools, but the sources do not confirm specific language supports at Howard De Beck Elementary.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) The district states that Richmond schools provide English Language Learning (ELL) support for international students; the sources do not specify what is offered at Howard De Beck Elementary. Transportation (school bus) Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, aligned with Board Policy 520. Eligibility is based on distance from a student’s catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), with additional provisions for some students with disabilities and diverse abilities. Early learning (district programs) The district offers early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (a free, play-based early learning program attended with a parent/caregiver). The sources do not confirm whether StrongStart or other early learning programs are located at Howard De Beck Elementary.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District offers bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders. Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may qualify for transportation assistance, determined by the superintendent’s office.
Location
Howard De Beck Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Howard De Beck Elementary
52.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 52 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 56
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
74.47
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
81.64
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.26
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 26 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 48, numeracy is 56, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 30 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 56, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 38 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 52, student commitment to learning is 74, critical thinking is 82, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 52.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 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
61.84
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 0 points.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.07
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.89
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
82.15
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 6 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 77, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 75.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
88.89
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 59, 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.
85.71
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.07
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 47, 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 89, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.16
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 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
89.71
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.86
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 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 90 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 90, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
79.95
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 15 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 80.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.