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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've read in a few threads to not pay too much attention to Cape scores, and i've also seen Charters refenced alot for more of a nuanced curriculum, but how exactly is that measured if Charter standardized testing scores are noticeably lower than a Brent, Janney, Maury, Murch etc? If not using DC Cape as a metric, how do parents measure whether their child is on or above grade level? And other than perceived SES level, differentiate between High performing schools vs lower or mid performing schools?

Its easy to tell what the "best" schools are based on testing scores alone(and location obviously), but i'm curious what metric parents are using to decide whether their kids are at, below or well beyond grade level in various areas?

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OP, these are two different questions.

School-wide CAPE scores reflect the students who come to the school more than they reflect the school’s impact on the students. They add very little to what you can learn from looking directly at the school’s demographics and instructional approach.

Individual CAPE scores reflect individual achievement. If your individual child scores a 5, they are actually doing well. If they score a 3, you should be concerned. [/quote]

Nope.  Completely disagree.

You need to look at school wide CAPE scores and majority of kids should be on grade level so teaching can be at grade level minimum.  Thus is especially true if your kid is grade level or above.

Teaching in DCPS is to the lowest common denominator.[/quote]

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