Any experience with Cameron Elementary or Twain MS (FCPS)?

[Anonymous]

I am moving to the area and found a house I really like but am unsure about the schools....Cameron Elementary and Twain Middle Schools. Does anyone have experience with these particular schools? I have looked at all the test scores and know they're not the "top performers" of FCPS, however I don't think they look that bad either. I've also looked at the demographics and realize that they (especially Cameron) are diverse both demographically and socioeconomically, with a high number of ESOL students and FARM students. Diversity does not bother me at all, my concern is more about the overall feel of the school and if the focus is mainly on helping the ESOL students, leaving students with other needs overlooked. I am particularly concerned about what kind of support is available to students with special needs as two of my children have Asperger's (7th grade & 4th grade) and need some assistance.

Any input would be appreciated...I am driving down from PA on Monday to visit the schools, but would love to hear from other parents. If I hate the schools I am not sure what I'll do...it's weird, the boundry line is literally in the back yard of the house I'm looking at, one street over the kids go to Clermont. It's been so much to think about.... Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Not about Cameron, but this prior thread about Twain/Edison may be of interest:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/129395.page