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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A fair comparison would be comparing the performance of CHML to all public Montessori schools in DC. It would be unjust to compare its performance to traditional elementary schools.[/quote]

CHML is in a tricky position because they are a DCPS, not a charter.

The Montessori charters have the option of not backfilling when kids leave. LAMB, for instance, dies not backfill at all after ECE. It's actually a financial burden and they run a constant deficit because they won't add older kids.

Lee backfills, but not as much as they could or would if they were looking to sustain enrollment. Not as much as CHML does. Also CHML gets extra kids in upper elementary looking for a MS.

DCPS schools do not have as much freedom to refuse to backfill. This creates a circular problem at DCPS, where the influx of kids with no Montessori experience in later grades makes it much harder for them to offer true Montessori, but then this becomes a deterrent for families who are there for the Montessori, so they leave. Resulting in more new kids to take their spots.

It's a shame because CHML is a good idea in theory. All city Montessori close to major commuting hub, PK through middle? There is absolutely demand in DC for this. And their space is beautiful. But DCPS has other goals and won't prioritize CHML's goals, so it falls well short.[/quote]

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