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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think Latin’s more average academics is why it appeals to such a vast number of families.  So many more people can see themselves at Latin because it’s essentially a great compromise between “too rigorous” academics like BASIS and “non-existent” academics at their in-bound DCPS middle school.  Latin’s academics are good, and lots of high achieving kids go there, which makes it a unicorn in DC.  But based on conversations with families there, it’s not the best fit for students advanced in math and science.  Also, the laid back attitude of the families there could be exactly what some people are looking for, but it could be the wrong fit for families looking to be surrounded by the type A families that are more likely to be found at a school like BASIS.  Just because Latin is so popular doesn’t mean that it’s the best choice for everyone. [/quote]

The high performing kids and families go to Basis.

The average performing kids go to Latin.  If your kid is average performing, families tend to be more laid back.

Sure they might be some high performing kids at Latin but it’s definitely not a large group and [b]why their scores are so bad[/b] even though the majority of families at both school are from CH with similar SES[/quote]

:roll: Latin is the third highest performing high school in the city on PARCCC. The two higher performing schools, SWS and Banneker are application schools.[/quote]

Where are you getting that data? [/quote]

The data I'm reading says for high school Math PARCC it's Walls, Basis, Banneker, McKinley Tech, DCI and then Latin.

Ela is a bit better -- Walls, Banneker, Basis and then Latin, McKinley

https://www.empowerk12.org/data-dashboard-source/dc-parcc-dash[/quote]

If you are getting McKinley Tech first, then you are reading 3+ (approaching proficiency) and not 4+ (proficiency). The EmpowerK12 dashboards are set at 3+ and at-risk unless you filter them. [/quote]

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