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[quote=Anonymous]As an ACPS parent of a Kindergardner, I'm excited that more and more parents with choices are choosing the city's public schools rather than private schools or movng to Fairfax County, particularly on the eastern side of the city (Del Ray, Rosemont, Old Town, Beverly Hills, etc.).   Consider that from 2005-06 until 2011-12, we've seen:

Maury Elem. go from 160 students (67% Economically Disadvataged) to 396 student (33% Economically Disadvantaged).
Mt. Vernon Elem.  go from 457 students (67% E.D.) to 713 students (58% E.D.)
McArthur Elem go from 517 students (30% E.D.) to 643 students (25% E.D.)
Lyles-Crouch go from 293 students (27% E.D.) to 415 students (27% E.D.)
Barrett Elem. go from 243 students (30% E.D.) to 392 students (30% E.D.)
George Mason go from 350 students (31% E.D.) to 472 students (31% E.D.)

Conventional wisdom says that this momentum just won't carry over into Middle School.  I'm curious to see if that will be true.  The vanguard of families that led the enrollment growth at these elementary schools starting 5-6 years ago are only just now starting to hit middle school.  Will we slowly see more middle class/affluent families choosing George Washington Middle School over the next few years?  The percentage of E.D. students has already dipped slightly from 51% in 2005-06 to 48.8% at GWMS.

If you're one of these families of 5th graders, what are you and your friends/neighbors planning for middle school next year?  If you're on the fence about GWMS, what are your concerns, and what changes would you like to see to win your loyalty?  If you're not an ACPS parent, please ignore this thread.     Thanks!
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