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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Probably not much any time soon. Shepherd is really unique for a few reasons.

The neighborhood has a lot of middle to upper middle class blacks (these are a lot of the 79% AA kids) which is unusual for DC proper. It also has a lot of Jewish families who walk to synagogues nearby and live there for religious community and proximity. They will probably not send their kids to Shepherd because many prefer religious school.

I suppose if the families who choose private or charter change their minds you may see a bump in white enrollment, but in the end, that's not all that many kids in boundary.

Perhaps you'll see changes from OOB early childhood kids staying, because they come from all over the city?

FWIW, our child is an "only" and does just fine. I'm sure there will be questions and potentially uncomfortable issues as she ages, but for the first few years it's been just fine.

It's a great school (that we do not attend).

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What is "DC proper"?  It's a funny term.  By definition, aren't we talking about [b]Washington[/b], specifically a DC public schools?[/quote]

DC proper refers to the boundaries of Washington DC, as opposed to the entire metro area. Would you prefer if it says "...which is unusual for Washington DC" or something? I think it's relevant, because there are other neighborhoods like this in the DC area, such as in parts of Bowie, but I can't think of any others with in the city of Washington DC like Shepherd Park/Colonial Village. [/quote]

Then wny not just say Washington, DC?  That's the name, and everyone will know exactly what you mean.  "DC Proper" sounds silly.[/quote]

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