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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think that's average.  I have a friend whose son had significant learning issues and he scored a 75%  He also got waitlisted at first.  Since she's only 3, I definitely wouldn't worry, as it could be a testing flaw, but I would definitely keep an eye on it.[/quote]
Why? It's within the average range on a Bell curve, less than one standard deviation below or above the mean.[/quote]

+1.  It seems some folks are convinced that the only reason their kids didn't score in the 90+ percentile range is due to learning disabilities.  Yes, that could be the explanation for a few kids, but not most.  There has to be a range; not everyone will be a top scorer on these things.[/quote]
Right. I think OP's question is whether a student who is truly average (in terms of the "general population") is out of place at a D.C. private school. I doubt the school will release the average test score, but maybe. Parents who can afford pricey tuition are, I'm guessing, generally above average on a Bell curve b/c they earn money in a manner that requires an above average level of intelligence. There are always exceptions. A school should be able to accommodate learning differences and "average" IQs. I wouldn't put so much stock in one score, though. [/quote]

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