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Fraser River Middle
About
Fraser River Middle School (FRMS) is located at 800 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0J2, at the corner of Queens Avenue and Eighth Street. Opened in September 2016 as New Westminster’s third middle school, FRMS welcomes students in Grades 6–8 from several feeder elementary schools and welcomes both current and new families to its learning community. The school emphasizes a safe, structured, supportive environment where students feel safe and included, and it practices regular safety drills and emergency preparedness procedures.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (New Westminster)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 604 517-1800
Email: fraserriver@sd40.bc.ca
Principal: Jennifer Davis
Programs and Services
**School meals / nutrition** FRMS participates in the district’s Fuel Up! Lunch Program, which allows families to order nutritious, affordable lunches from a partner vendor. Menus follow provincial nutrition guidelines and include vegetarian and halal options. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** FRMS offers intramural and competitive athletics, and welcomes parent/community involvement. **Community school programs (after-school enrichment)** FRMS offers free community school programs for Grades 6–8, such as Youth Gourmade (a cooking course) and Advance Scratch Coding (game-making and bridging from Scratch to Python). Registration is handled through an online application process and participants may be selected by random draw.
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Track and field
- Volleyball
School Culture and Expectations
FRMS’s Code of Conduct is grounded in the values of the BC Human Rights Code and emphasizes a safe, caring, structured, and inclusive environment free from discrimination. The school teaches and expects students to “SOAR” every day: Safety, Open-mindedness, Accountability, and Respect. The code addresses bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, threats/violence, illegal acts, and other behaviours that disrupt learning or safety, and notes that discipline aims to be preventative and restorative. Personal digital devices are restricted at school except when required for specific instructional purposes or documented needs (e.g., IEP/LSP or medical needs).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
FRMS opens at 8:00 a.m. for drop-off and breakfast, and students who arrive late must check in at the office before going to class. Students are expected to remain on school property during breaks and lunch unless they have written parent/guardian permission; off-site visits (such as to local shops) are not permitted. The school also outlines emergency safety procedures (e.g., hold and secure, shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation) and practices drills throughout the year.
Enrollment
Families register through the district process, with registration dates and deadlines posted on the district registration site. For mid-year registration or after deadlines, families are asked to book an appointment with the registration team, bring completed forms and required paperwork, and note that placement is based on catchment and available space. The registration appointment form allows families to request a translator if needed, and out-of-catchment/transfer applications are only accepted at certain times and conditions (with high-demand placements determined by lottery in some cases).
Location
Site: newwestschools.ca/frms/
Phone: 604 517-1800
Address: 800 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0J2
Fraser River Middle Reviews
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Academic Learning of Fraser River Middle
40.94
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 41 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
59.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 59 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.72
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.96
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 2024-2025, literacy is 40, numeracy is 42, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
58.80
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
74.46
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.94
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.90
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the province public school average of 75, 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 74, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 73.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
72.26
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 11 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 province public school average of 64, ahead by 18 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
42.66
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 10 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 72, Facilities and Personnel is 82, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
72.79
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.68
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
82.90
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 10 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 83.
The strongest current area is Safety at 83, while Relationships is lowest at 80.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.83
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.