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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]See, I think the [b]great school ratings are crap.  Sure, they show which schools have the best test scores - which basically means, where are there the most wealthy/affluent families.[/b]

We are seriously considering moving from a 9/10 to a 4.  I actually think the 4 school is a better experience overall.[/quote]

I was just coming in here to post this exact thing. Those ratings show SES, and not much more. [/quote]

The higher SES schools just have more going on generally.  Better academics and extra curriculars, students with higher aspirations, more involved parents.  After you get past the larger ES class sizes, the advantages are fairly obvious.  The main thing you have to do is make sure your kid doesn't run with a crowd that spends money like crazy, or burn out comparing himself or herself to other high-achievers.  Otherwise, there aren't a lot of upsides going to school with kids who have poor academic skills, little parental support, and few goals.  [/quote]

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