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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I appreciate the quick responses, particularly from those working or volunteering in such schools. And thanks, PP, for this link - http://www.dc.gov/DCPS/Beyond+the+Classroom/Food+Services/Application+for+Free+and+Reduced+Meals.  I wasn't familiar with this program, but it makes sense that it likely explains the high prevalence of 99% in the rankings on the DCPS profiles.

For the person who asked, no I'm not Asian, I'm white, looking at schools that are generally listed on profiles.dcps.gov as >90-95% black, some Latino, and 0% or 1% white.  I grew up being one of a couple of poor kids in a wealthy public school district (not DC) where there was more racial diversity than economic diversity.  I'm trying to figure out what it would be like to be in the opposite dynamic.

Several of the schools are also 40-65% OOB, which to me takes away from the "neighborhood" feel, though it's not clear if they're a couple blocks OOB or farther.

Good points to ponder about not just the kids' relationships but the parents' as well.  Thanks.[/quote]

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