That isn't even remotely true. Poor kids vacuum resources and poor schools have underfunded PTAs. The money and resources going to something like avid (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/avid-advancement-individual-determination) which isn't available in wealthy FCPS schools means less money for other activities. Compare https://cooperms.fcps.edu/after-school-activities to https://sandburgms.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/after-school-program/club-descriptions |
I love South Lakes, but it's hard to believe that both South Lakes and McLean are rated 6, along with Oakton and Madison. |
+1, true analysis of school performance should have scores weighted by SES level, Farms rate, etc. Just comparing SAT and other scores, when one school is a much higher SES than the other, really doesn't tell you much. |
I’m surprised GS hadn’t been called out on their BS more by the media. You have schools
that are rated higher in other states where the standardized test scores are abysmal. They literally penalize diversity. IB schools get dinged. It’s a joke. |
Go by usnews |
US News is equally a joke. They have other weighting categories that try to make sense but in the end are equally as flawed and penalize public schools for serving their community. Heard on the radio this morning US News's new "best state" ranking list just came out. What a farce. |
They prioritize uniformity. They penalize having small groups of struggling students when the vast majority of the school is high performing. Mediocrity is rewarded. |