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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]because those scores are higher than many if not most of the in-boundary public schools for the students who are attending the listed schools.[/quote]

Yes.

PARCC Scores for my IB

PK3-8  16%/23%

PARCC Scores for my kids' charter

Elementary 52%/38%
MS 60%/59%

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It's not that complicated.  It comes down to choosing what's best for your kid among the available options.  Sure, the scores at the listed schools aren't great, but compared to available options for most applicants, they are better.  OP, are you trying to make a different point that I'm missing?

I guess you could be trying to say that there are other options with higher PARCC scores that don't seem as popular, is that it?[/quote]

OP here. I was actually just trying to figure out why parents choose and revere charters when the PARCC scores don't indicate the students are achieving basic proficiencies -- which to me (since the students taking the tests have been there a few years) indicates a potential issue with the academics there/ the school's teaching methods. I understand that for parents wanting to stay in their current neighborhood, who aren't interested in or can't afford private school, they don't have another option. For us, staying in our neighborhood isn't that important, so we're considering a move elsewhere.

I really wanted a charter to work, but I base my decisions on fact-based information (like test scores) and my gut feel at school visits. I'm going to go to the open houses to get a better feel for the schools, but if most of the students aren't meeting basic proficiencies I don't think I'll end up sending my kids there.  One less name dropped in the lottery... I'm sure no one will miss us. :)  
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I'm the previous poster you're responding to.  I think I understand now.  Since you are willing/able to move, you are wondering why you should try for one of the listed schools instead of moving to a location where the in boundary school has higher scores, right?  I don't really have an answer for that that I can support with hard evidence.  Our situation was similar a few years ago.  We got into a charter (not one that's listed) and decided to stay.  It's our 4th year now and we are very happy with our decision.  We've continued to stay because of how our children are doing, not the overall PARCC scores for the school.[/quote]

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