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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]we moved from DC while our kids were in elementary school so never directly experienced Deal or Hardy. We certainly know people who were happy with both those schools. One difference (I think) with Arlington middle schools is that it is more common for kids to take Algebra in 7th grade - you might view that as a pro or a con. I was disappointed with how few full books my kids read in middle school, but I think that is a problem in a lot of schools now.[b] I think the bigger difference is in Arlington high schools vs Jackson Reed. APS high schools are not perfect (at all!) but I think they are generally stronger than DCPS. Plus you have the option of in-state tuition at VA universities.[/b]

We did not move because of the schools, we moved because our commutes were shorter from Arlington and our new Arlington neighborhood is more convenient/walkable - but that very much depends on where you are looking in Arlington and where you work. [/quote]

+1 middle school is a blip in their school career. HS and college options are much more important.[/quote]

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