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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course people are moving into the Lee pyramid to be close to good jobs at NGA, Fort Belvoir, etc. They are educated professionals who expect good neighborhood schools. In addition to the newcomers who are attracted to the Springfield area for their jobs, there are many people who have lived here for years, who grew up here and remember when the schools were decent. To say “you get what you pay for” is morally reprehensible.[/quote]

So, the truth is now morally reprehensible? If you bought in the Lee pyramid within at least the past 20 years, you either knew what you were getting or you were ignorant about the reputation of the schools.  If you bought before that, you’d likely an empty nester by now in which case you only really care about the schools to the extent it affects the value of your house - you’re long done with actually using the schools.

So, yes, by their own decision-making, anyone in the Lee pyramid with kids in school are getting what they paid for.   I hope Lee gets better, but that shouldn’t come on the backs of those in West Springfield who paid a premium in the past 20 years for superior schools.  [/quote]

Since I bought my house hundreds of wealthier students have been moved out of Lee either due to boundary changes or pupil placements. The F/R lunch rate has more than doubled (24% to 55%). So don't tell me what I bought. And I am not done with the schools. And a school with a 24% F/R lunch rate is a lot different than a school with a 55% F/R rate.[/quote]

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