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Harbour View Elementary
About
Harbour View Elementary is located at 960 Lillian St, Coquitlam, BC V3J 5C7. Harbour View is a Kindergarten to Grade 5 Montessori neighbourhood elementary school. The school describes itself as a community of inquisitive learners working together to create great learning opportunities for all in a positive environment, and says it takes pride in its community and in providing the best possible care and educational experience for everyone.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: The school provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development support.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 936-1494
Email: dfridge@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Daren Fridge
Education Languages
The school provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development support.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Harbour View’s student services team includes teachers, support staff, counsellors, and administrators who develop strategies and programs for students with special learning needs and can refer students to district services. Supports listed include counselling (social, emotional, and academic), EAL, gifted programming, Learning Assistance (for mild to moderate learning difficulties), a Learning Resource Program (for students needing adaptations/modifications to curriculum), and a Skill Development Program (for low-incidence special needs, including IEP development). Library The school provides access to Harbour View’s online library catalogue and other online resources. Technology / Computers Computers are listed as a school program/service area. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and activities The school offers clubs intended to help students build friendships and a sense of belonging, including Leadership Club (application required), Peace Squad/Peer Mediation (application required), Book Club, and Gardening Club (seasonal). The school also notes that after-school programs are offered through the City of Coquitlam (families are directed to check the City website).
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Como Lake Relays
- Track and Field
School Culture and Expectations
The school states it is a community of inquisitive learners focused on creating great learning opportunities for all in a positive environment. The school also has a code of conduct crafted to reflect its community, and says it represents key principles, beliefs, and values the school aims to achieve.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/harbourview/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 936-1494
Address: 960 Lillian St, Coquitlam, BC V3J 5C7
Harbour View Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Harbour View Elementary
52.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 56
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
75.10
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.50
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 33 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 48, numeracy is 56, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 13 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 56, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 52, student commitment to learning is 75, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 52.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
69.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.53
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 5 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 70.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
46.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 5 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
35.94
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 16 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
82.39
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.79
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 7 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.20
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2020/2021.