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Rosser Elementary
About
Rosser Elementary is located at 4375 Pandora St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2B6. The school staff describe a commitment to providing a “BIG school experience with the SMALL school feel.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including assessment through the Burnaby Welcome Centre for eligible new-to-district students.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9027
Email: jill.mcqueen@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Jillian McQueen
Education Languages
District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including assessment through the Burnaby Welcome Centre for eligible new-to-district students.
Programs and Services
Afterschool programs Burnaby Parks & Recreation offers afterschool programs at Rosser, with registration through Burnaby Parks and Rec. Library / literacy resources The school promotes its library (including opportunities to donate to the Rosser Library) and the district describes K–12 school library programs that support literacy and independent learning. Student support / special education Burnaby School District Learning Support Services works with schools and families to create inclusive communities and provides services for students with exceptional learning needs (e.g., support with IEPs, school psychology, speech and language services, and supports for deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired students). The district also provides counselling and mental health resources for students and families.
School Culture and Expectations
Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct emphasizes shared responsibility among students, staff, families, and the community to support learning, promote safety, respect others and property, and model courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code also prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behaviour, and aligns expectations with the BC Human Rights Code. For elementary students, personal digital devices are expected to be stored away and out of sight during the school day (including recess and lunch), with limited exceptions for teacher-approved educational use and accessibility/medical needs.
Enrollment
The Rosser website includes a “Registration” section for families seeking registration information.
Location
Rosser Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Rosser Elementary
45.51
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - in line with the district public school average of 47, within 1 point.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 52
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
66.88
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
42.97
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the district public school average of 50, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.94
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 39, numeracy is 52, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 26 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 14 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 37 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 46, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 43, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 43.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 40 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
67.19
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.28
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
66.74
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 67, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 67.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 67, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
92.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 92 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 37 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
41.20
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 48, trailing by 6 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 41.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.88
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
65.39
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
57.63
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 65 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 65, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.44
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.