Rating
4.6
5-year avg
4.2
Rank
816/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Green Timbers Elementary is a highly diverse, community-focused school that excels in providing unique mentorship, cultural programs, and social-emotional support. While it struggles with standardized academic rankings, it offers a rich, inclusive environment. It is a good fit for families who value community involvement, multiculturalism, and holistic student development over pure academic metrics.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews for Green Timbers Elementary are limited, so signals are drawn from community discussions and news reports. Parents generally appreciate the school's strong sense of community and the dedication of its teaching staff. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is highly active, frequently organizing cultural events like Bhangra dances, art classes, and hot lunch days, which families value. However, historical news reports have highlighted challenges regarding district-wide cuts to special education support, which previously led to larger learning groups and strained resources for vulnerable students. Overall, families seem to value the inclusive, multicultural environment and the unique mentorship opportunities provided to the students.
Common positives
- Offers a specialized Punjabi Language Program for intermediate grades (Grades 5-7).
- Strong community partnerships, including the SFU 'Friends of Simon' tutoring and 'Classroom Champions' athlete mentorship.
- Highly active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that organizes engaging cultural and fundraising events.
- Inclusive, multicultural environment that supports a large population of ESL students.
- Provides essential student well-being initiatives like the Nutritional Snack Program.
Common concerns
- Below-average academic performance on standardized provincial assessments (Fraser Institute rating of 4.6/10).
- High proportion of ESL students may mean that language and learning support resources are frequently stretched.
- Historical challenges with large caseloads for special education and learning support teachers due to district budget constraints.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families living in the catchment area who appreciate a multicultural environment and strong community support initiatives. Parents of children requiring intensive special needs or learning support should proactively communicate with the school administration to ensure adequate resources and staff are available for their child's specific needs.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Green Timbers Elementary has a Fraser Institute overall rating of 4.6/10, placing it at a provincial rank of 816 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's rating history over the past five years shows some fluctuation, progressing from 3.3 to 5, then 4.2, 3.9, and most recently 4.6, with a previous 5-year average rating of 4.2. It is important to contextualize these standardized test scores with the school's demographics; nearly 80% of the student body speaks a language other than English at home. To support its diverse population, the school heavily emphasizes holistic development, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional skills over pure academic test preparation.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Green Timbers Elementary is located at 8824 144 St, Surrey, BC, V3V 5Z7 in Surrey.
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AI research sources
Researched: 2026-09-29
- Green Timbers Elementary - Surrey Schools
- Punjabi Language (5-11) - Surrey Schools
- 'It's heartbreaking': Surrey schools short on support for students with special needs - CBC News
- Athletes to mentor Surrey students with $720K boost for 'Classroom Champions' - North Delta Reporter
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