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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm confused.

OP - what is your point here?  That APSs outperform ACPSs?  No shit.  I don't think anybody has really said any differently here.

I think most everybody agrees that we'd like to see ACPSs do better.

But some people believe that despite lower test scores, their children will do just fine in the ACPSs and they in fact DO do just fine, especially in many of the elementary schools.

I just don't understand why some Arlington residents care this much about ACPSs.  I mean, really - move on already.[/quote]

It's ok that you've accepted your fate. Most people wouldn't consider those elementary school numbers to be acceptable and would be pushing the school board and administration to actually do something rather than make empty happy talk.

It's relevant b/c the question gets asked in this forum all the time about whether someone should buy in Alexandria City. Results in a lot of shouting. These are just new numbers to inform the discussion.[/quote]

Actually, I moved out of ACPS.  So no - I didn't "accept" my fate.  I was fine with the elementary schools and absolutely would not have sent my children to the middle schools.  Still unsure about the high schools, but we moved to Fairfax Co. for a variety of reasons.

I also don't think people are generally accepting their fate.  There is quite a lot of disgust within the community (we still own our house in the City of Alex.) with the school board and there is quite a vocal/active group of parents going to school board meetings and the like.

So why the axe to grind?  The test scores are pretty easily accessible to potential buyers considering Alexandria.  It IS a great place to live for a variety of reasons and most of the elementary schools are fine.  There is a BIG problem with George Washington, but ACPSs are not all bad.[/quote]

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