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[quote=Anonymous]My kid is in K in a lower GS rated elementary school (4-5). Many kids are on free and reduced meals and/or are English learners.
I am looking for people whose kids are/were attending similar schools. How did/does it play out for you? 
I am kind of torn on this issue. My kid is a late bloomer, not a great fit for the traditional academic program that seems prevailing in K nowadays. So for him the less rigorous approach of a less academically advanced school might even be beneficial. 
The PTA dues are very modest, which I also like, as well as suggested donation amounts.
I like the teacher who is very accessible, as well as other staff. Kids seem to be nice and many are better readers than my kid.
On the other hand, I cannot help but notice that there is little to no small group/stations learning in part because there are few parents who volunteer, plus volunteering is not too well structured.
Kids are also doing things at grade level, whereas in many schools that are better rated kids are above grade level in what they study in class.
I have also read quite a bit on how even good students tend to underperform in weaker schools. 
So, how does it play out? I really like where we live right now and I do t really want to move. But maybe I should?[/quote]

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