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Reply to "Best performing elementary schools in MoCo?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not to mention the atmosphere in the "best" schools can be oppressive, competitive, not nurturing, etc. [b]How are top scores achieved? [/b] Pressure? Do they mean anything? No. "Best" is not always best.[/quote] The top scores on standardized tests such as the SAT's and ACT's are achieved because many parents at these school pay for private tutoring and preparatory services prior to the students taking these types of tests. Is it any wonder the "top" schools in the county other than the magnet schools are in wealthy areas? Wealthier parents have the disposable income to get their kids the extra help they need to shine. It's not that the teachers are doing a better job at the top schools than the other schools in the county. [/quote]
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