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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stay away from the poorly rated schools in Falls Church (Fairfax County).  We bought our house before kids and aren't afraid of "diversity" so stayed.  It hasn't been a great experience.  A majority of the kids are behind academically, and as you get into middle school, there are physical fights etc.  Many of our neighbors with kids have moved.  We're planning on moving next spring.  My opinion is based on experience, not great schools rating.  There are a lot of issues faced by ESOL/low SES kids, and unfortunately it impacts other kids in the school when the ESOL/low SES kids are the majority.  Also, buying for elementary and then moving is hard on kids, so I'd avoid doing that.  Good luck with making your decision.[/quote]

If you think higher SES schools don't have fights or bullying, you are in for a rude awakening. [/quote]

I don't think that, but the physical fighting is more prevalent in lower SES schools.  Bullying is all over and drugs are more prevalent in higher SES schools.  Low academics and physical altercations are deal breakers for me.  I think I'm more able to influence my kids on making good choices about saying no to drugs.  I'm sure there are people who have good experiences in lower SES schools, but the combination of the low SES and high ESOL places a burden on the schools and teachers.  I'm only telling the OP my opinion based on my experience.  I think there are many posters who have no experience with lower SES/high ESOL schools who always chime in to say the PC "all schools are good if your child isn't poor."  If the schools and peers don't matter, I'm not sure why people care if their kids go to Harvard vs. community college.  I'm not a bigot, I'm fine with my kids having friends of different races and SES, I have just found that having a school with over 60 percent FARMS and high percentage of ESOL impacts the quality of the academics at the school.  [/quote]

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