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Westridge Elementary
About
Westridge Elementary is located at 510 Duncan Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4L9. The school’s website shares regular updates and links for families, including registration information, newsletters, library resources, and school/district policies.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students build English skills for success in Canadian schools; new students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive support at their school. The sources provided do not state Westridge Elementary’s language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at the school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9037
Email: jenny.wong@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Jenny Wong
Education Languages
District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students build English skills for success in Canadian schools; new students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive support at their school. The sources provided do not state Westridge Elementary’s language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at the school.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Burnaby School District provides English Language Learning supports to help students improve English communication and acquire the English needed to make academic progress. New-to-district students may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate support at their school. Student support / Learning Support Services (special education and inclusive supports) The district’s Learning Support Services team works with schools and families to build supportive, inclusive communities and to support students with exceptional learning needs. Services described include support for IEP development, school psychology, speech-language pathology, support for deaf/hard of hearing students, support for visually impaired students, and consultation/collaboration with school teams. Library / Learning resources Burnaby School District reports that all schools have strong library programs that support literacy and the K–12 curriculum, with access to print and digital resources (including online catalogues and World Book Online access through the school).
School Culture and Expectations
Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct states that positive conduct is a shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and personal space, and modeling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code also emphasizes compliance with the BC Human Rights Code and prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behaviour. The district also outlines expectations for student personal digital devices (including being stored and out of sight during the elementary school day, with limited exceptions).
Enrollment
The Westridge Elementary website includes a “Registration” section and posts news items about Kindergarten registration; details are not included in the provided source text.
Location
Westridge Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Westridge Elementary
51.49
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 51 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 50
Numeracy: 53
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
46.69
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - below the district public school average of 50, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
39.71
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
60.82
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 11 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 50, numeracy is 53, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 25 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 53, while literacy is lowest at 50.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 20 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 30 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 51, student commitment to learning is 47, and critical thinking is 40.
The strongest current area is Academic Performance at 51, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 40.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 29 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
77.27
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
70.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.80
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
49.08
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 28 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 70, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 49.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 70, while Work Ethic is lowest at 49.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 15 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
82.35
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 24 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.76
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 27 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.89
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 4 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 82, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
60.48
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
85.66
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.12
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 5 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 86 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.75
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 11 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.