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Montecito Elementary
About
Montecito Elementary is located at 2176 Duthie Ave, Burnaby, BC V5A 2S2. The school website welcomes families to Montecito and shares school information and updates through sections such as School News, newsletters, and parent resources.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: Burnaby School District offers English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including building fluency and academic English; new-to-district students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate support at their school. At the district elementary level, language program options include Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion (application-based programs of choice).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9023
Email: tanis.anderson@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Tanis Anderson
Education Languages
Burnaby School District offers English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including building fluency and academic English; new-to-district students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate support at their school. At the district elementary level, language program options include Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion (application-based programs of choice).
Programs and Services
English Language Learning (ELL) / Multilingual learner support Burnaby School District provides English Language Learning supports designed to help students communicate fluently in English and access the B.C. curriculum. New-to-district students may be assessed at the Burnaby Welcome Centre to determine the support they need at their school. Mental health and well-being resources The district shares a set of counselling and mental health resources for students and families, including online and community supports (for example, resources related to anxiety, depression, crisis support, and mindfulness).
Enrollment
The Montecito Elementary website posts registration information (including a notice that 2026–2027 school year registration opens February 2, 2026) and includes a dedicated “Registration” page for families.
Location
Site: montecito.burnabyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 296-9023
Address: 2176 Duthie Ave, Burnaby, BC V5A 2S2
Montecito Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Montecito Elementary
53.91
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 54 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 52
Numeracy: 55
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.47
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.
65.82
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 14 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 52, numeracy is 55, and overall is 54.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 30 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 55, while literacy is lowest at 52.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 27 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 34 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 54, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 66.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 54.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 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
40.32
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 19 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
76.71
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.08
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.15
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 75, within 0 points.
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 77, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 77, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
70.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 16 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.76
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 70, Facilities and Personnel is 75, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.65
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 13 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
78.03
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.13
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 2 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 78 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.18
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 3 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.