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[quote=Anonymous]We live in the outer NoVa suburbs and are thinking of moving closer in to DC so my commute will improve (work downtown DC).  We have three kids b/w 5 and 12, and our priorities are good public schools and decent commute.  It looks like North Arlington and McLean are two of the best combos for being close in and having good schools.  My oldest loves lacrosse and is pretty good, so he likes the idea of going to Langley in a few years (supposed to have a very strong program for a public school).  It looks like you can be on the eastern border of the Langley pyramid and still be pretty accessible to DC.

So, getting to my question...What is Langley like?  Specifically, what is it like to go there if you are not from a ton of money?  I know from living in the area that most of Great Falls is wealthy.  We are far from poor - but we would be looking at buying/renting in the more reasonable areas that feed into Langley.  My kids do well in school, are good at sports, are well adjusted, etc., and I just have this concern that changing to an area/school where so many people are so wealthy could somehow have a negative impact on them.  It shouldn't of course, and maybe the concern is overblown.

I am looking to hear thoughtful responses from people with relevant experience.  Ideally, someone who has kids who have gone to this school (and the feeder schools) and who was not from a family making a half million dollars a year.  If you are inclined to trash the school or area, please provide good alternatives.  I don't know that it is relevant, but I am the dad.  
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