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OP here. I was actually just trying to figure out why parents choose and revere charters when the PARCC scores don't indicate the students are achieving basic proficiencies -- which to me (since the students taking the tests have been there a few years) indicates a potential issue with the academics there/ the school's teaching methods. I understand that for parents wanting to stay in their current neighborhood, who aren't interested in or can't afford private school, they don't have another option. For us, staying in our neighborhood isn't that important, so we're considering a move elsewhere.

I really wanted a charter to work, but I base my decisions on fact-based information (like test scores) and my gut feel at school visits. I'm going to go to the open houses to get a better feel for the schools, but if most of the students aren't meeting basic proficiencies I don't think I'll end up sending my kids there.  One less name dropped in the lottery... I'm sure no one will miss us. :)  
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PUBLIC charter schools.  Let me repeat that: [b]PUBLIC[/b]. They take all comers who apply via the lottery. Perhaps you are aware that DC is a diverse city? And not all kids come from stable homes. Or received ECE. Or are read to at home. Or even live in homes where a parent/guardian can read or do math to an 8th grade level. Or is as concerned about school tests as, say, finding a meal or surviving another day. You are confusing a PCS with a private school in NW. Not the same thing. [/quote]

Oh please.  OP is referring to the HRCSs.  How many of them have notable populations as described above?  And the scores still stink at many of them.[/quote]

OP cited 4 schools and subsequently dubbed them HRCs.

The demographics of those 4 schools, with 'lousy' scores are:

CMI 
Spec Needs 29.5%
Econ Disadvantaged [b]22.8%[/b]
ELL 5.5%

Inspired Teaching
Spec Needs 13.9%
Econ Disadvantaged[b] 20.4%[/b]
ELL 3.3%

EL Haynes Elementary
Spec Needs 15.6%
Econ Disadvantaged [b]66.7%[/b]
ELL 28.5%

Mundo Verde
Spec Needs 8.4%
Econ Disadvantaged 13.4%
ELL [b]35.3%[/b]
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Two Rivers 
Spec Ed 22.4
Econ Disad 50.8
At Risk 24.9
Ell 3.6

And that school has been Tier 1 since the beginning of time. [/quote]

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