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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, what percentage of students at Deal and Hardy test at grade level?  That's probably the best way to compare them, rather than treating the question as a Redskins vs. Ravens fans rap battle.[/quote]

I can learn that, but there a number of variables that are important to me that test scores won’t tell me. Even with respect to test scores, a school with better average scores might not be as good a fit for a bright kid if the other school offers ability tracking. And if the better test scores are the result of teachers only teaching to the test, that doesn’t sound like a great education to me. I’m not looking for a homework factory OR a place that won’t be challenging. I care whether the kids are happy and how difficult it is to fit in as a new kid. I care whether the parents are particularly cliquish or welcoming to newcomers. I care whether my athletic 4th grader will have sports opportunities when he hits the MS. I also care how regimented the day is and whether there are any major quirks to each school.

I will certainly visit both schools and talk to as many people as possible about each, but DCUM seemed like a good (remote) starting place. [/quote]

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