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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the helpful responses. Seriously. I didn't really think about private school seriously but I may have to consider this option (and choose a cheaper place) if there isn't some sort of way to address the disparity.

Also -- pp do you know what MoCo school that was? I will add it to my house hunting list.[/quote]

PP here.  Barnsely was one I looked at.  But, the scores aren't as good for MS.  HS is just ok.

But I agree with PPs about looking at more than just test scores.  I think for minorities, it is important to have kids who are like minded and your race in school. [b] A lot of people who were the only one, or just a handful, of their race in school will tell you how uncomfortable it can be.  [/b]

I would also look at Richard Montgomery or Quince Orchard HS cluster.  The MSs and ESs can be spotty, so do check them out thoroughly, but as a HS, they have decent stats for Blacks and % represented.

FWIW - I live in the RM cluster and there are plenty of professional black families (a few who are lawyers) in my neighborhood.

You can go onto the MCPS website, to get the stats:  http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/glance/[/quote]

What percentage are you talking about in terms of minorities being just 'a handful'? 1%, 10%?

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