PARCC test results - slight increase in scores overall, white students see drop, Wilson plunges

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OSSE says 47% of Banneker students are economically disadvantaged and teh DCPS school profile pages list 15% FARMS.

I don't think that's going to qualify it as a Title I school.

Not mentioning this to take anything away from Banneker's results -- however it's not as 'poor' as many white families assume.

It's also not that big a school, which can be limiting in some of the same ways Walls is limited compared to Wilson.

Also DCPS profile shows %100 FARM, which simply means it qualifies for Title I, not that every student is FARM. %15 would seem awfully low for a school qualifying for Title I
http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Benjamin+Banneker+High+School

[Anonymous]

^^ Also, I just looked at the DCPS school profile page and I see 100% FARMS which is true because all banneker students get free lunch regardless if they qualify for it or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OSSE says 47% of Banneker students are economically disadvantaged and teh DCPS school profile pages list 15% FARMS.

I don't think that's going to qualify it as a Title I school.

Not mentioning this to take anything away from Banneker's results -- however it's not as 'poor' as many white families assume.

As far as application HS Walls has traditionally been a viable and accessible option for an academically competitive HS. Maybe Banneker will grow more universally popular as the path to Walls narrows.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Differences between Banneker, WIlson, SWW.

Size -- number of students per grade

Facilities -- Banneker has not been renovated; other schools are larger

Extracurriculars/sports -- Wilson stronger than either SWW or Banneker

But I agree that familiarity and racism is a huge factor. There is a strong tradition among AA families to send their children to Banneker and there's a growing Latino presence.

White families haven't jumped in yet but I suspect they may, eventually. Remember that Wash Latin, which is now very popular among white families, graduated few white families who were leery of its high school (it was seem as ok for middle but then they went private/Wilson/SWW).

Good start.

More differences...

-- Location/ commute
-- Alumni network
-- Attrition rate
-- Diversity (not only in terms of race, but also SES and interests/ skills)
-- Level of academic pressure

I honestly think race and privilege are a huge factor. At Banneker, a white kid does not get to benefit in any way from his race. The standards are so high that he can't even depend on the whole "my white kid will do fine anyway" mantra that some people believe. That must be just plain scary to many folks -- not only to be a very small white minority, but also to compete on even footing with black students, without being able to rely on any comparative advantages of race or class.

Are you affiliated with Banneker in any way?

If you are, here is a thought. Perhaps it's your own racist and not-very-smart words that make people with other HS options think, "why the heck would i ever go there"

When will you stop with the reverse racism crap? It won't get you far beyond your little alt-right world.

Public Service Announcement: You live in the USA, not in some country called EOTP. In the USA, most people would agree that the comment above is racist, not-very-smart, and perhaps even worryingly paranoid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Differences between Banneker, WIlson, SWW.

Size -- number of students per grade

Facilities -- Banneker has not been renovated; other schools are larger

Extracurriculars/sports -- Wilson stronger than either SWW or Banneker

But I agree that familiarity and racism is a huge factor. There is a strong tradition among AA families to send their children to Banneker and there's a growing Latino presence.

White families haven't jumped in yet but I suspect they may, eventually. Remember that Wash Latin, which is now very popular among white families, graduated few white families who were leery of its high school (it was seem as ok for middle but then they went private/Wilson/SWW).

Good start.

More differences...

-- Location/ commute
-- Alumni network
-- Attrition rate
-- Diversity (not only in terms of race, but also SES and interests/ skills)
-- Level of academic pressure

I honestly think race and privilege are a huge factor. At Banneker, a white kid does not get to benefit in any way from his race. The standards are so high that he can't even depend on the whole "my white kid will do fine anyway" mantra that some people believe. That must be just plain scary to many folks -- not only to be a very small white minority, but also to compete on even footing with black students, without being able to rely on any comparative advantages of race or class.

Are you affiliated with Banneker in any way?

If you are, here is a thought. Perhaps it's your own racist and not-very-smart words that make people with other HS options think, "why the heck would i ever go there"

When will you stop with the reverse racism crap? It won't get you far beyond your little alt-right world.

Public Service Announcement: You live in the USA, not in some country called EOTP. In the USA, most people would agree that the comment above is racist, not-very-smart, and perhaps even worryingly paranoid.

I am sorry that you find critical reflection on race to be paranoid and racist. My point is not that white parents are expressly engaged in that line of thinking - of course they aren't. But it's what underlies these kinds of decisions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Differences between Banneker, WIlson, SWW.

Size -- number of students per grade

Facilities -- Banneker has not been renovated; other schools are larger

Extracurriculars/sports -- Wilson stronger than either SWW or Banneker

But I agree that familiarity and racism is a huge factor. There is a strong tradition among AA families to send their children to Banneker and there's a growing Latino presence.

White families haven't jumped in yet but I suspect they may, eventually. Remember that Wash Latin, which is now very popular among white families, graduated few white families who were leery of its high school (it was seem as ok for middle but then they went private/Wilson/SWW).

Good start.

More differences...

-- Location/ commute
-- Alumni network
-- Attrition rate
-- Diversity (not only in terms of race, but also SES and interests/ skills)
-- Level of academic pressure

I honestly think race and privilege are a huge factor. At Banneker, a white kid does not get to benefit in any way from his race. The standards are so high that he can't even depend on the whole "my white kid will do fine anyway" mantra that some people believe. That must be just plain scary to many folks -- not only to be a very small white minority, but also to compete on even footing with black students, without being able to rely on any comparative advantages of race or class.

Are you affiliated with Banneker in any way?

If you are, here is a thought. Perhaps it's your own racist and not-very-smart words that make people with other HS options think, "why the heck would i ever go there"

When will you stop with the reverse racism crap? It won't get you far beyond your little alt-right world.

Public Service Announcement: You live in the USA, not in some country called EOTP. In the USA, most people would agree that the comment above is racist, not-very-smart, and perhaps even worryingly paranoid.

I am sorry that you find critical reflection on race to be paranoid and racist. My point is not that white parents are expressly engaged in that line of thinking - of course they aren't. But it's what underlies these kinds of decisions.

+1, I agree with you, pp.

[Anonymous]

I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Differences between Banneker, WIlson, SWW.

Size -- number of students per grade

Facilities -- Banneker has not been renovated; other schools are larger

Extracurriculars/sports -- Wilson stronger than either SWW or Banneker

But I agree that familiarity and racism is a huge factor. There is a strong tradition among AA families to send their children to Banneker and there's a growing Latino presence.

White families haven't jumped in yet but I suspect they may, eventually. Remember that Wash Latin, which is now very popular among white families, graduated few white families who were leery of its high school (it was seem as ok for middle but then they went private/Wilson/SWW).

Good start.

More differences...

-- Location/ commute
-- Alumni network
-- Attrition rate
-- Diversity (not only in terms of race, but also SES and interests/ skills)
-- Level of academic pressure

I honestly think race and privilege are a huge factor. At Banneker, a white kid does not get to benefit in any way from his race. The standards are so high that he can't even depend on the whole "my white kid will do fine anyway" mantra that some people believe. That must be just plain scary to many folks -- not only to be a very small white minority, but also to compete on even footing with black students, without being able to rely on any comparative advantages of race or class.

I honestly think you're speculating very broadly on motives you don't necessarily understand or appreciate. I absolutely believe white privilege does exist so consider me not dismissive. Banneker's status as a Title I school may have more impact for some families than race alone. I wouldn't consider KIPP for any number of reasons even if it offers some reasonably successful schools. It has absolutely nothing to do with KIPP's negligible white student population. Ultimately each white family knows their individual child and their abilities. No one thinks a child will succeed on skin color alone, even if it conveys competitive advantages in some settings.

+1.

But try explaining that to someone with an agenda and very poor thinking skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

+1.

But we all know that DCPS policy is to reward BAD schools.

If Banneker wants a top of the line reno, you need to drop those scores, fast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

+1.

But we all know that DCPS policy is to reward BAD schools.

If Banneker wants a top of the line reno, you need to drop those scores, fast.

+1 Banneker parent here and the state of the school pisses me off. Those kids deserve better.

[Anonymous]

"If we had come where our scores were off the chain, you would tell us we were cheaters right? But when we show you slow steady progress you say it’s not fast enough. Well, it can't be both right?" Chancellor Kaya Henderson said.

Just moved to DC...this is how the chancellor speaks? Not inspiring much faith.

http://wjla.com/news/local/parcc-testing-shows-improvements-in-dc-schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

+1.

But we all know that DCPS policy is to reward BAD schools.

If Banneker wants a top of the line reno, you need to drop those scores, fast.

+1 Banneker parent here and the state of the school pisses me off. Those kids deserve better.

This is something we should ALL get behind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

+1.

But we all know that DCPS policy is to reward BAD schools.

If Banneker wants a top of the line reno, you need to drop those scores, fast.

+1 Banneker parent here and the state of the school pisses me off. Those kids deserve better.

This is something we should ALL get behind.

It ranks 12th in most need of renovation, according to Grosso's prioritizaton list. Can't tell when work will start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Banneker deserves a top of the line reno. Shame all the money has been spent on Duke Ellington. Great scores.

So when I look at the Banneker page on MyschoolDC, it shows that only 32% percent of students meet expectations in math. How can that be with a test in highschool?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"If we had come where our scores were off the chain, you would tell us we were cheaters right? But when we show you slow steady progress you say it’s not fast enough. Well, it can't be both right?" Chancellor Kaya Henderson said.

Just moved to DC...this is how the chancellor speaks? Not inspiring much faith.

http://wjla.com/news/local/parcc-testing-shows-improvements-in-dc-schools

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