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Agassiz Elem-Secondary
About
Agassiz Elementary Secondary School (AESS) is located at 7110 Cheam Ave., PO Box 1100, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 in the eastern Fraser Valley. AESS is a comprehensive school serving Grades 7–12 and describes itself as a small learning community where “everyone [can] know your name,” supporting a more personalized and inclusive experience. The school community highlights a long history of academic excellence and strong athletics, and notes that the school also serves as a hub for community events with an “open door culture.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Fraser-Cascade)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 604 796-2238
Email: greg.lawley@sd78.bc.ca
Principal: Greg Lawley
Programs and Services
Music / Band AESS describes its music program as very strong, with students able to try a variety of instruments in Grades 7–8 and then focus on skill development through senior band in Grades 9–12. Students perform in the community through events such as local parades and band concerts, and the band program may include travel and performances within Canada and internationally. Outdoor learning experiences Students in Grades 7–12 can participate in hikes offered through the Fraser-Cascade Mountain School, including beginner and advanced hiking, climbing, summer and winter camping, snowshoeing and skiing, trail etiquette, and wilderness safety and survival. Career programs / trades and work experience The school highlights career and elective learning in areas such as Industrial Technology (including wood/metal/auto), Home Economics, Computer Technology, and Fine Arts/Performing Arts. Students can pursue dual credit through the Youth Work in Trades Program (formerly Secondary School Apprenticeship) and through University of the Fraser Valley concurrent coursework, and the school offers Career Preparation Work Experience to help expose students to workplaces prior to graduation. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education AESS lists a Special Education Department and Inclusive Education staff, along with counselling support. The staff list also includes Indigenous Support Workers and an Indigenous Mentor, as well as Education Assistants and a Child & Youth Care Worker (ACE).
- Field hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Track and field
School Culture and Expectations
The school describes an “open door culture” and emphasizes a small-town atmosphere that supports inclusion and a personalized learning experience. For athletics, AESS notes that student-athletes are ambassadors of the school and are expected to follow a “Student Athlete Code of Conduct,” show sportsmanship, and demonstrate respect for opposing teams and officials; school regulations apply on out-of-town trips. The athletics page also states that students may lose the privilege of participating if they do not maintain satisfactory marks, attitudes, or behaviour.
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Agassiz Elem-Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Agassiz Elem-Secondary
39.88
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 40 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 40
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.77
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 39, numeracy is 40, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 24 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 38 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 40, student commitment to learning is 58, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
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
55.26
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
70.28
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
74.50
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 69, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
76.50
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.45
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 26 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
42.62
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 11 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 76, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
66.01
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.74
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
76.16
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 3 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
75.30
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 4 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.