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Kathleen McNeely Elementary
About
Kathleen McNeely Elementary is located at 12440 Woodhead Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1G3. The school’s website features regular family communications such as weekly newsletters and district updates.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The sources do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Kathleen McNeely Elementary. The district notes that International Education provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for international students, but no school-specific language or bilingual/immersion program information is provided in the sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6250
Email: dunger@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Darryl Unger
Education Languages
The sources do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Kathleen McNeely Elementary. The district notes that International Education provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for international students, but no school-specific language or bilingual/immersion program information is provided in the sources.
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart BC) McNeely is listed as a host site for StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children ages 0–5 who attend with a parent/caregiver. StrongStart is facilitated by ECE-trained district staff and offers play-based learning activities (with outdoor time when possible). Student support / special education The district transportation information notes that students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may qualify for bus transportation or transportation assistance, determined by the superintendent under district policy.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders. Eligibility is based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and students with disabilities that prevent safe travel may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online through the district transportation page, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
Kathleen McNeely Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kathleen McNeely Elementary
48.87
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.
65.58
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.36
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.12
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 16 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 36 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 31 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 48 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 66, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 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
75.00
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 62, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
66.17
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.97
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.
74.42
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
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 66, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 66.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
74.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
97.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 97 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 35 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - in line with the district public school average of 47, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 74, Facilities and Personnel is 97, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 97, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
61.72
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
81.38
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.73
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 65, 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 81 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.65
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 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 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.