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Golden Ears Elementary
About
Golden Ears Elementary is located at 23124 118th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2N1. The school describes itself as an “amazing learning community” with a positive, respectful tone and an emphasis on leadership, social responsibility, and compassion. Golden Ears highlights explicit teaching of social problem-solving (including WITS) and its school motto: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of our school.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
Education language: Golden Ears Elementary offers English-language programming. The school has offered a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7, but the district states that the Late French Immersion program will move to Eric Langton Elementary beginning in the 2026/27 school year (with the current Grade 6 cohort remaining at Golden Ears to complete Grade 7 in 2026/27).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 463-9513
Email: laura_brandon@sd42.ca
Principal: Laura Brandon
Education Languages
Golden Ears Elementary offers English-language programming. The school has offered a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7, but the district states that the Late French Immersion program will move to Eric Langton Elementary beginning in the 2026/27 school year (with the current Grade 6 cohort remaining at Golden Ears to complete Grade 7 in 2026/27).
Programs and Services
Fine Arts (music, drama, dance, productions) Golden Ears describes a “thriving Fine Arts Program” where all students can experience music, drama, dance, and musical productions throughout the school year. Late French Immersion (Grades 6–7) The school has hosted the district’s Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7; however, the district plans to move this program to Eric Langton Elementary starting in the 2026/27 school year (with a transition year for the current cohort). Learning Center The Learning Center operates out of the library from Tuesday to Friday, and the school asks students to be extremely quiet near the front entrance during those times.
School Culture and Expectations
Golden Ears’ code of conduct centres on respect, responsibility, and safety, with a stated belief that students have the right to learn in a safe, caring, and respectful environment. The school explicitly teaches social problem-solving strategies (WITS) and reinforces expectations through its motto: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of our school.” Families should note visitor sign-in expectations, designated entry/exit doors for students, and a policy that personal digital devices are not permitted for use during instructional and break times (with limited exceptions for inclusion/accessibility).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school reports extremely limited parking in its parking lots, which are reserved for staff only; parking lots are closed to student drop-off and pick-up. Daycare buses and vehicles with accessible parking decals are permitted in the parking lot. Students are expected to use their classroom’s designated exterior door for entry/exit, and families are encouraged to consider walking or riding bikes/scooters to reduce vehicles around the school. For safety, students must “walk their wheels” on school property, and bicycles/scooters must be walked and secured/handled as directed by the school.
Enrollment
For kindergarten registration details and the registration process, families are directed to the district’s kindergarten registration page: https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/. For Late French Immersion (beginning 2026/27), the school’s notice states registration will take place through the district’s online portal and that additional transition/registration information will be shared.
Location
Site: elementary.sd42.ca/goldenears/
Phone: 604 463-9513
Address: 23124 118 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2N1
Golden Ears Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Golden Ears Elementary
39.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 42
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.78
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.79
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
86.63
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 41 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 38, numeracy is 42, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 40 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 40 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 57 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 40, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 87.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 87, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 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
51.75
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.26
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.11
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 75, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 69.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
57.14
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
89.36
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.61
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 14 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, Community Support is 57, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
51.98
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 57, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.27
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 80, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
74.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 6 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 74.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 74.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 22 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.55
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
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.
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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.