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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is one of the most transient regions in the entire country. I would love my kids to grow up around the same kids their entire childhoods, that's just not the reality of the DC metro region. I grew up around here. I have 1 friend that went from elementary school through high school graduation. I went to one of the "coveted" pyramids on these forums. 
It's a lovely idea and I can see why people would strive to achieve that. I grew being adaptable and accepting change. 
The 150k - 250k school "surcharge" you pay for north Arlington just didn't seem worth it... And less house to boot!
We all make choices and compromises. 
We chose the best commute for family time and best home for our needs and lifestyle. Trade off was elementary school. Of course we've still got a few years. Would be lovely if our school suddenly turned around. Sadly, I don't see the demographics shifting dramatically anytime soon.

That being said, I don't think the neighborhood school is exceptionally bad. I just want a school with more kids like mine. Middle class. English speaking. 
South Arlington schools are fine. There are three elementary schools that are struggling. Hardly an indictment of all APS. 
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Sending 2 kids to private school is much more expensive than 150-250K, it's not tax deductible and you 'll get a nicer neighborhood moving north.

People are crazy if they think it's just the elementary schools that are not good, it's middle and high. Maybe they have rose colored glasses because they haven't experienced having their kids attend middle and high.[/quote]

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