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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]Anyone who says "poors" doesn't belong in an urban city such as DC. Move to Bethesda.[/quote]

The OP didn't say "poors". You guys are being a little harsh. The OP wrote:

"Looking at the demographics for Powell or Barnard there seems to be a very high number of poorer kids and few Caucasians."

According to profiles.dcps.gov, the white kids are 3% of Powell's student body and 2% of Barnard's. Both schools are 99% FARMS. So, that is simply a factually-correct observation.

There is significant buy-in to both schools among new residents, including significant "rolling of sleeves". While things can't change overnight, the trajectory in terms of test scores and overall performance is very good. Powell's Principal was just selected as Principal of the Year. The limiting factor now is not the elementary schools, but middle school and that is where efforts are now being placed. 
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A bit of a spin-off, but I've been wondering what 99% FARMS really means, since schools, once they reach a certain percentage, can apply and give free meals to everyone, regardless of income.  Is the 99% just a proxy, since the schools no longer have to verify?[/quote]

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