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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wondering how these compare. How are academics? Percent of student acceptances to TJ? Class size? Other factors? Any insight that you can provide is appreciated.[/quote]

I believe longfellow usually sends more kids to TJ than Kilmer, especially after Luther Jackson siphoned off a few of the GT kids who would have stayed at Kilmer.[/quote]

I'm familiar with both schools.  For people who aspire to send their kids to TJ, I'd say Longfellow is probably better.  It's not just that Longfellow sends more kids to TJ (which it does), but also that the school has a larger AAP program and a greater emphasis on the academic achievement of its students.

OTOH,[b] if you prefer a more relaxed environment, Kilmer has a less competitive vibe.  [/b]Some people at Longfellow feel like the Level IV/AAP program there is treated like the "crown jewel," whereas at Kilmer it's just one academic program among several. [/quote]

We are zoned for Kilmer, and I so happy to hear this. We prefer a less competitive environment.[/quote]

Me too! We will be coming from Haycock AAP and I've had enough of the competitive craziness. [/quote]

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