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Walter Moberly Elementary
About
Walter Moberly Elementary is located at 1000 59th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5X 1Y7. The school highlights a welcoming approach for “learners of all types” and offers a range of educational programs and student supports.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: Moberly provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) as part of its school-based learning supports, focused on language acquisition. Students may also receive additional teaching support through an Individual Education Plan (IEP) when identified.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4784
Email: mvulgaris@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Mike Vulgaris
Education Languages
Moberly provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) as part of its school-based learning supports, focused on language acquisition. Students may also receive additional teaching support through an Individual Education Plan (IEP) when identified.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school offers a variety of athletic opportunities and participates in the Vancouver Elementary Physical Activity Association (VEPAA) sports calendar. Availability can depend on having coaches. Meal programs Moberly Elementary offers breakfast and lunch programs to support families in providing nutritious meals for students. Student support / special education The school has a Learning Support Team and a School-Based Team (including administration, learning support teachers, a school counsellor, and a Youth and Family Worker) to support students’ learning and social-emotional needs. Supports can include ELL language-acquisition help, curriculum support, and IEP planning for students with Ministry designations; formal psycho-educational assessments may be requested when needed. The school counsellor works with students, parents, and teachers and connects families with school and district services.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct is grounded in “Respect, Responsibility, Rights.” It emphasizes respecting people and property, taking responsibility for one’s behaviour, and each person’s right to be treated with dignity and have the opportunity to learn to the best of their ability.
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/walter-moberly
Phone: 604 713-4784
Address: 1000 59th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5X 1Y7
Walter Moberly Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Walter Moberly Elementary
33.55
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 34 - well below the district public school average of 46, trailing by 12 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 30
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
78.21
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.70
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.53
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 53, 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 38, numeracy is 30, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 19 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 20 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 34, student commitment to learning is 78, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 34.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
77.01
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.30
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.83
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 4 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 68, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
72.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, 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.
82.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 31 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
47.81
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 8 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 72, Facilities and Personnel is 82, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
82.65
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
71.30
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 68, 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 83 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 71.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.25
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, improved by 5 points since 2021/2022.