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[quote=Anonymous]Looking for a house to buy off the beaten track for a family of 3 + one on the way (the other kid is almost 4 years old). Neighborhood schools are the main decision factor (after price!). We do not like the charter concept, have no car and no plans to get one in the near future, and would like to walk our kids to school and have them walk back by themselves with their friends when they grow older.

We were very impressed by Nalle ES and even more by Kelly Miller Middle School. KM Principal was particularly impressive. She has a clear vision for the school and teachers seem to respect her a lot. Most kids looked well-disciplined in both schools (of course, with exceptions, including a few kids asleep in the classroom).  If one takes PARCC scores as an indication of school performance (I do), KM numbers rank at a totally different and higher scale than other MS with similar demographics (99% FARMS). I mean, numbers are still depressingly low (7.5% at grade level) but the school scored so much better than other similar DCPS middle schools  (Eliot, Hart, Johnson, Kramer all showing no more than 1% of the school population at grade level). The IB population is extremely high for KM (95%!) and around 60% for Nalle which again are quite unique features. I like the IB numbers not only because I want my kids to have friends in the neighborhood, but also because they may proxy some parental involvement in the school.

I like the area and proximity to Benning Rd metro. House prices are still ok, 3 beds houses in the 300K range. I think we'll place an offer on a house soon.

Does anyone have direct experience with these schools and is willing to share?[/quote]

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