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École Marlborough Elementary
About
École Marlborough Elementary is located at 6060 Marlborough Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3L7. The school website highlights school information for families such as registration, a Code of Conduct focused on a safe and caring environment, and French Immersion/French program resources.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: The school/district offers French Immersion program options, including Early French Immersion (beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1) and Late French Immersion (beginning in Grade 6). In Early French Immersion, students work in French for most of the day up to Grade 4, with English gradually integrated later; in Late French Immersion, students are fully immersed in French in Grade 6 and English is re-introduced in Grade 7.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9021
Email: bruce.cornell@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Bruce Cornell
Education Languages
The school/district offers French Immersion program options, including Early French Immersion (beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1) and Late French Immersion (beginning in Grade 6). In Early French Immersion, students work in French for most of the day up to Grade 4, with English gradually integrated later; in Late French Immersion, students are fully immersed in French in Grade 6 and English is re-introduced in Grade 7.
Programs and Services
French Immersion / French program The district offers Early French Immersion (starting Kindergarten or Grade 1) and Late French Immersion (starting Grade 6). Early Immersion is primarily in French through Grade 4 with English gradually added, while Late Immersion is fully in French in Grade 6 with English reintroduced in Grade 7. Music / Band The school site lists “Burnaby Beginner Band” and a Music section as part of its offerings and resources. Community programs (Grades 4–7) The school site lists community opportunities such as “Parks and Rec Opportunity Grades 4–7” and “Pedalheads,” along with other camp/program notices.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct is designed to maintain a safe, caring, and healthy learning environment at school, while traveling to/from school, and at school functions. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and personal space, and modeling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code of Conduct emphasizes restorative and preventative responses where possible, including discussion, mediation, and restitution.
Enrollment
The school website includes a Registration section. For French Immersion, the district notes that families must submit a district language program application and follow catchment-based instructions (including registering at the catchment school for Early French Immersion).
Location
Site: marlborough.burnabyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 296-9021
Address: 6060 Marlborough Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3L7
École Marlborough Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of École Marlborough Elementary
48.65
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 52
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
65.37
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.72
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.60
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 29 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 45, numeracy is 52, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 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 65, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 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
53.49
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.62
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
71.60
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.58
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the district 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
89.91
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 31 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.07
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 10 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
53.20
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 6 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 90, Facilities and Personnel is 69, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 48 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
59.11
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.81
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.61
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 11 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 77.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 77.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
65.89
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 0 points.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.