Which Mclean elementary school is best for average and gifted siblings?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Look in Franklin Park (new homes) zoned for chesterbrook.

Its the best option for your mixed kids. Local aap for the gifted and regular classes for the average.

Franklin Sherman would mean your gifted kid would go to a center while your average kids stayed at FS

Benefit is FS is smaller than the rest

But in your situation Chesterbrook is best option (especially due to housing stock that you prefer). Haycock would also have gifted and non gifted classes but housing stock isnt what you prefer (unless you get a single lot tear down that was rebuilt)

With Franklin Park the majority of houses are new /rebuilt so more choice.

Chestebrook / Chain Bridge Forest (the part in mclean) might also work (its also chesterbrook)

Is there a way I can search for real estate feeding into a school?

I tried via greatschools but it takes me to zillow and uses the 22101 zip code and pretty much all of mclean seems to come up.

You can search by elementary school on Redfin.

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

I don't think this link is working.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Nothing wrong with it so long as you're okay with McLean HS rather than Langley HS. A lot of people are very stuck up and only want to look in the Langley HS pyramid.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Nothing wrong with it so long as you're okay with McLean HS rather than Langley HS. A lot of people are very stuck up and only want to look in the Langley HS pyramid.

We are the opposite. Prefer Mclean HS than Langley HS.

I don't know if it is because they are millennials but I've had some really entitled younger co-workers from Langley area. Did not like their attitude at all. Don't know if it is just generational or actually the Langley area but I was very turned off.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

Thank you to the person who recommended redfin. Love this website! I have always used zillow in the past.

6320 Halsey Rd
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/6320-Halsey-Rd-22101/home/9483652

I will have to visit this house. I like that the kids would be able to walk to a swim and tennis club.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

Thank you to the person who recommended redfin. Love this website! I have always used zillow in the past.

6320 Halsey Rd
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/6320-Halsey-Rd-22101/home/9483652

I will have to visit this house. I like that the kids would be able to walk to a swim and tennis club.

Cookie cutter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Nothing wrong with it so long as you're okay with McLean HS rather than Langley HS. A lot of people are very stuck up and only want to look in the Langley HS pyramid.

The Langley area is definitely richer, but right now McLean seems to be slightly higher than Langley now academically - Class of 2015 had higher SATs by a point or two, Classes of 2015 and 2016 had more National Merit Semifinalists, higher SOLs scores/School Digger ratings, higher US News rating, higher Washington Post "Challenge Index" scores. That could change in a year or two, but you aren't giving up anything academically to look in the McLean district.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

Thank you to the person who recommended redfin. Love this website! I have always used zillow in the past.

6320 Halsey Rd
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/6320-Halsey-Rd-22101/home/9483652

I will have to visit this house. I like that the kids would be able to walk to a swim and tennis club.

The reason it seems cheap is that it is 15 years old and has to completely with similarly houses that are much newer. At 15, there will be some maintenance things to do and the shiny new look will have worn off. It is sort like a car loses value when it is driven off the lot. It is now we used. It is also shoe horned into the lot. Brand new nice houses are selling for $1.6+ in the area. Check out Focal Point homes as they seem to build all around the Chesterbrook area.

Note about the swimming clubs in the area: most have years long wait lists, but some have summer memberships if you call on the first day they are available.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

Thank you to the person who recommended redfin. Love this website! I have always used zillow in the past.

6320 Halsey Rd
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/6320-Halsey-Rd-22101/home/9483652

I will have to visit this house. I like that the kids would be able to walk to a swim and tennis club.

Cookie cutter.

Give me a break!
You can argue how else you don't like that house (I don't like it either), but it's far from a cookie cutter.
It only shows your jealousy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IMO, it is best to be at a center school that serves non AAP kids also-Churchill or Haycock, depending on if you have a preference for Langley vs McLean high school. Local level IV is fine from what I've heard but Center schools have larger AAP populations.

Yes. Because the non-AAP kid loves the constant reminders that he/she isn't as smart as peers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

OP here. We are relatively new to the DC area. It's so hard to research the qualitative of the schools. The people we know in Mclean either send their kids to private school or have kids in preschool.

We want to raise down to earth children. Prefer a school that is not too competitive in elementary school. At the same time, would like both kids challenged. Do not want to general ed child to feel bad about not being in AAP while attending the same school as sibling. I like new houses and DH needs to be able to get to DC via Chain Bridge Rd.

Then definitely pick Spring Hill or Churchill ES. I'd suggest Haycock but it is way too overcrowded. Can't recommend Chesterbrook because of the uppity parents there. Very elitist liberal types - many of whom when to Ivies and push their kids too hard up into MHS. Not a fan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

OP here. We are relatively new to the DC area. It's so hard to research the qualitative of the schools. The people we know in Mclean either send their kids to private school or have kids in preschool.

We want to raise down to earth children. Prefer a school that is not too competitive in elementary school. At the same time, would like both kids challenged. Do not want to general ed child to feel bad about not being in AAP while attending the same school as sibling. I like new houses and DH needs to be able to get to DC via Chain Bridge Rd.

Then definitely pick Spring Hill or Churchill ES. I'd suggest Haycock but it is way too overcrowded. Can't recommend Chesterbrook because of the uppity parents there. Very elitist liberal types - many of whom when to Ivies and push their kids too hard up into MHS. Not a fan

There is some extreme silliness on display here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else tired of these threads trying to pick out the best Mclean Elementary? There are no differences with any of these schools.

Of course there are differences, they are not clones of each other. Each has its own flavor or personality.

Yes, some serve the 1% ers and others serve the 0.1% ers.

OP here. DH and I come from humble beginnings. We have a high HHI now though. I prefer some economic and racial diversity so I think we would like to be in the Mclean High pyramid. From my research, the type of housing we prefer (newer houses in cul de sacs) seem to feed into Langley.

You should check out McLean Hamlet. But pricey but very nice, feeds into a top school pyramid. Cul de Sacs and neighborhood feel with sidewalks and good family-oriented community.

Having a hard time searching for these specific neighborhoods.

This house seems really cheap for a newer home. Is there something wrong with it? We would not even have to take out a mortgage if we bought a house like this.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Mc-Lean-VA-22101/pmf,pf_pt/house_type/51784823_zpid/67147_rid/4-_beds/1000000-3000000_price/3588-10764_mp/any_days/38.939917,-77.116406,38.901353,-77.199662_rect/14_zm/

Which house?, I just get McLean houses for sale on that link. What is the address? If you go with a real estate agent who knows the area, they know which houses are in which school district.

I don't know why the recent posts have been Langely vs McLean- that rivalry has diminished in the past few years and the school have been doing several things together. They are still rivals on the sports field- but off it is different now.

Thank you to the person who recommended redfin. Love this website! I have always used zillow in the past.

6320 Halsey Rd
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/6320-Halsey-Rd-22101/home/9483652

I will have to visit this house. I like that the kids would be able to walk to a swim and tennis club.

The reason it seems cheap is that it is 15 years old and has to completely with similarly house that are much newer. At 15, there will be some maintenance things to do and the shiny new look will have worn off. It is sort like a car loses value when it is driven off the lot. It is now we used. It is also shoe horned into the lot. Brand new nice houses are selling for $1.6+ in the area. Check out Focal Point homes as they seem to build all around the Chesterbrook area.

Note about the swimming clubs in the area: most have years long wait lists, but some have summer memberships if you call on the first day they are available.

I don't think age has much to do with its cheap price. Homes with similar ages sell for much higher prices in the area.
I personally visited the house twice and even considered making an offer when it was at $1.4 mil.
The deal breaker is that the family room is extremely narrow (only 10ft or so wide) and it can only accommodate a love seat. And also it virtually has no back yard (although the side yard is decent sized).

[Anonymous]

I like this one - especially if you7 prefer new construction
https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/1826-Birch-Rd-22101/home/9483153