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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It'd be 30%. That is the free and reduced lunch rate for all of Arlington. But a lot of us (N. and  S.) would just like to see it balanced a bit so there is not 70-80% at Carlin Springs/Randolph and 2% at Jamestown/Nottingham.  How about 50-60% and 15-20%?[/quote]

That would definitely be much more banlanced and diverse for these schools. Of course I should have  just considered the overall rates. Duh.
[b]30 % is a lot, but that seems like a number we can absorb.[/b] I am concerned that the new plan will add to that. When we start to approach 40/50 % as a county- that seems untenable.[/quote]

To get an idea of what 30% looks like, look at Long Branch and Oakridge.  These two are closest to the county average of 30% FARMS -- 31% at Oakridge, 33% at Long Branch.  Both have good test scores overall (both are 8 on Greatschools).  My kids are at Long Branch and it's been a great community.  I've been very happy with how my kids have been challenged and the various enrichment opportunities they have.   It doesn't feel like poverty/ESL related issues are taking too much time. We have friends at Oakridge who are similarly pleased with their experience there.  [/quote]

Thanks for the real world examples. It sucks that many of the s arl elementaries would be lucky to make it down to 50%. I really think anything over 40 is too high. I don't see how that can't have a negative impact. [/quote]

Here is another real world example:

About 6-7 years ago Patrick Henry was 6/10 on Great Schools with a free lunch rate of about 50%.

Now they are a 9/10  rating at Great schools and have a free lunch rate of 37%!

Also : Patrick Henry Elementary School has been recognized as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School, the only public elementary school in Northern Virginia to receive the honor this year.

In case this moronic out of touch Board plans to bump up the poverty rate again, because of their idiotic housing plan (while raising my real estate tax assessment 12% again), that would be ... I have no words.   Just this message for the Board: You won't get our money, if that'll come to pass.

There is that sweet spot where a great staff and enough involved parents can make it all excellent- but if you overwhelm a school with challenges - not the greatest staff will be able to overcome it - in my personal opinion.[/quote]

Patrick Henry is 3/10 on Great Schools... where are you getting your information?[/quote]

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