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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It makes a difference. I went to a diverse school that did have a top cohort but it wasn't large. Classes were not that challenging and I complained by third grade that I was bored. Took honors classes in high school and got good grades and into a top 5 college.  Classes there  were soooo hard because I didn't have the right preparation. I did fine but it was a lot more work than kids who came from better schools.

Classes are taught to the average.  If your average is below grade level then the class will not be as challenging.

So it does make a difference but it doesn't mean you can't be successful. [/quote]

THIS.  If your kid is bored, barely needs to study, and is cruising thru school then they are not being challenged to their full potential.  If they are on or above grade level and the overwhelming majority of kids are below, this is going to be the case most of the time.
You will get a false sense of security that they are doing great.  But reality is that it’s too easy.

Now elevate the playing field and put them in a school with a more rigorous curriculum with a majority higher performing peer group.  They will find out soon enough they won’t be anywhere near the top.  They will either learn to work hard fast or they will flounder.  Some kids, who are not forced to develop these skills, will flounder.  PP had self motivation to work harder.

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