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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While the cost is an issue, a bigger issue is that kids in IB schools aren't necessarily taking the IB classes.[/quote]

If the issue is improving the relative standing of various schools, the location/logistics of IB schools in NoVa provides some good insight.

1.  An IB school surrounded by AP schools does well; even though AP is more popular overall, the ratio of AP to IB schools implies the IB school will be a net beneficiary in terms of pupil placements (and students who pupil place, on average, are higher-achieving kids).  Examples;  Marshall, South Lakes.

2.  An IB school that also offers AP as well does well if surrounding schools are only allowed to offer AP.  Example:  Washington-Lee (which benefits at Yorktown's expense).

3.  An IB in a small, wealthy enclave does well, because the SES demographics matter more to buyers/parents than whether the school offers IB or AP.  Example:  George Mason.

4.  IB schools clustered together in poorer areas languish in comparative terms, particularly if students there can pupil place to higher SES AP schools.  Examples:  Stuart, Lee, Mount Vernon, Annandale

As for OP's asking about West Potomac becoming a Marshall in 10 years, the answer is no, because Marshall benefits from its Tysons location and factor #1 above.  But the good news is that it won't become a Lee or Mount Vernon, either. [/quote]

This. [/quote]

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