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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]

Arlington schools are overcrowded and there's going to be major redistricting within the next few years.  Apparently it makes at least one Arlington poster feel better about the situation to compare Arlington and Alexandria SOL scores.  If she gave us her address, we could send her a pacifier instead.  [/quote]

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