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Queensborough Middle School
About
Queensborough Middle School is located at 833 Salter St, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G8. The school serves Grades 5–8 and is home to more than 375 students. QMS says it works closely with its neighbouring school and community partners to support student success, nurture a sense of belonging, and help students build lifelong skills.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (New Westminster)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 5-8
Phone: 604 517-6040
Email: jlekakis@sd40.bc.ca
Principal: John Lekakis
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support / counselling** QMS provides counselling support three days a week, plus a child care worker at the school two and a half days a week. Counselling is available to all students for individual or group support (e.g., personal/social issues, improving school success, mediation, referrals to external services, and preventative programs like anger/conflict resolution). **Nutrition / lunch program** The school participates in the district’s Fuel Up! Lunch Program, which offers nutritious, affordable lunches ordered through a partner provider (The Lunch Lady). Menus align with provincial nutrition guidelines and include options such as vegetarian and halal dishes.
- Basketball (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)
- Volleyball (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)
- Floor hockey (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)
School Culture and Expectations
QMS’s code of conduct emphasizes a safe, caring, and orderly environment that supports purposeful learning. The school promotes the values of the BC Human Rights Code and prohibits discrimination (including based on race, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression). Students are expected to act with respect, compassion, and integrity, report bullying/harassment, and contribute positively to the learning environment; discipline is described as focusing on prevention and restoration when possible. The school also restricts personal digital devices to educational purposes, with exceptions documented in an IEP/LSP or for medical/health needs.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Students may bring bicycles, scooters, or skateboards, but must walk them while on school property before and after school; helmets are required when riding to and from school. Bikes can be locked at racks in front of the school (the school is not responsible for lost/damaged items). For safety, the campus is secured during the day (doors locked except the main entrance), and visitors must enter through the front door, check in at the office, and wear a visitor badge. Students must stay on school grounds during the day unless they have written permission to go home for lunch; there is no supervision before or after school.
Enrollment
Families are directed to the district registration page for how to register for a new school year (including deadlines). To register during the school year or after deadlines, families book an appointment with the district registration team, bring completed forms and required paperwork, and can request a translator when booking. Placement is based on catchment and space availability; out-of-catchment/transfer requests are only accepted at certain times/conditions, and high-demand placements may be determined by lottery.
Location
Site: newwestschools.ca/qms/
Phone: 604 517-6040
Address: 833 Salter St, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G8
Queensborough Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Queensborough Middle School
52.11
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 52 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 10 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.14
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.80
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
88.74
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 37 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: Grade 7. In 2023-2024, literacy is 44, numeracy is 43, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 7 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 79, and college and career readiness is 89.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 89, while Student Commitment to Learning is lowest at 70.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
56.78
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 0 points.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.06
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
75.04
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
82.96
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 8 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 83, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 83.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 83, while Health is lowest at 75.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
77.63
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 16 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
93.42
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 30 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
40.61
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 13 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 78, Facilities and Personnel is 93, and Learning Resources is 41.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 93, while Learning Resources is lowest at 41.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.85
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
88.38
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.23
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 73, 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 88 and Safety is 81.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 88, while Safety is lowest at 81.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
81.51
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 10 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 82.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.