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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d stick with the Deal/Wilson feed. Even if boundaries change, you should be good with grandfathering. [/quote]

Yeah, Deal middle seems to be better performing than Hardy middle. But Eaton seems to be better than Shepherd, and Deal seems to have higher parent satisfaction. But I hear you. It will be my kids first time in DCPS. [/quote]

Where do you get that Eaton seems better than Shepherd?

Eaton scores 72% on DC school report card 
Shepherd scores 76%

Eaton black kids on report card: 65%
Shepherd:74%

Eaton white kids on report card: 71%
Shepherd: 96%

Eaton at risk: 73%
Shepherd: 83%

Eaton kids with disabilities: 50%
Shepherd: 62%

Eaton ELL: 72%
Shepherd: 70%

Shepherd also scores higher in ECE.

Why do people on this forum always assume more white kids = better performing?[/quote]

I don't assume anything. 
-According to DCPS data, Shepherd and Eaton have a similar percentage of students exceeding expectations in both Math and ELA.

-Eaton has more students meeting expectations than Shepherd in Math and ELA (E: 56% & 54% vs S: 39% & 44%) because it has significantly less students who are NOT meeting expectations.

-Eaton lists a far more robust set of offerings for programs compared to Shepherd.

-Eaton is clear with a statement (albeit short) on the school's values regarding inclusion and diversity.

-Eaton reports more than double the minutes per week children spend outdoors.

Of course, it's been hard to ascertain either school's culture amid COVID quarantine. So, some of this is gleaned through reading, talking, and through their websites. Oh, one more:
-Eaton's website is superior and way more transparent than Shepherd's.

Thanks!
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Sounds like you’re measuring raw data instead of comparing peer groups. The DC School Report Cards already do the work for you (as posted above). When it comes to academics, Shepherd is clearly ahead (and in many instances, not just a little). If you have to psych yourself up to attend Shepherd, I think you should go with your other choice.

What do people/PP mean about gender roles? Would be nice to hear some specific examples of either school.[/quote]

True, I am measuring raw data. 
I assume by gender roles, that means that there is not a conscious attempt to avoid stereotypes and limits on what boys and girls should/should not do. 
Expectations that boys and girls will be or prefer certain things in play or academically. It can be subtle, but impactful. If my son shows up and wants to dress up for Halloween as nurse or my daughter wants to dress up as a firefighter, that should not be subject to ridicule or discussion. Or, if my son wants to play with the doll house, or my daughter wants to play with the race track, etc. [/quote]

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