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Reply to "How on earth do you start a neighborhood search?"
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[quote=Anonymous]Just remember that among the top third of schools, there really isn't that much difference -- they are all MCPS, same curriculum, etc. So people tend to choose based on things like FARMS rate -- you may or may not think this is objectionable but really, SES level and racial/ethnic makeup are the difference. Of course, principals set a tone but principals move a lot so you can't count on that. Some schools have more active PTAs and some less, but again, in the top tier, not too much difference. In high school, there are some differences in terms of pressure among the highest tier of high schools, and there are differences like IB programs, a bigger emphasis on performing arts, etc., but again, you are going to get pretty much the same education. So I would narrow it down to two or three clusters and then pick a house and neighborhood that works for you for other reasons -- affordability, proximity to stores, walkability, parks, commute, etc.[/quote]
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