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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is a comparison of the ratings for elementaries in North Arlington

Jamestown - 10
Tuckahoe - 10
McKinley - 10
Nottingham - 10
Science Focus - 10
Ashlawn - 9
Taylor - 9
Glebe - 9
Long Branch - 8
Barret - 4

Swanson middle school - 9
Williamsburg middle - 9

Washington- Lee high school - 6
Yorktown high school - 7

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Really all this proves to me is that Arlington has been successful at quietly doing what Loudoun is now being publicly criticized for, which is concentrating all the poor and ESL students at a few elementary schools in south Arlington (and one in north Arlington). We are on the wrong side of history, and I hope that anyone reading this post understands how when they choose to buy a home in north Arlington "for the schools" they are passively reinforcing segregation. Please understand, I'm not saying everyone who lives in north Arlington is a racist. I'm sure many (most) didn't even think about this issue when making their purchase. But that is the unintended consequence. Poor people can't afford to live in any of the "good school" zones in Arlington, so they aren't the ones making this choice. [/quote]

I don't blame anyone it's human nature.  What are the biggest drivers around here.  Commute length and school quality.

If you redraw the school boundary lines property values will adjust and you will be right back where you started.

The actual solution is not giving up on your neighborhood school but again most parents want what it best for their kids and will go for AAP magnets or private if they are in a "lower performing" school district.  The most drastic version of this is Alexandria Public schools and DC public schools.  It is starting to happen more and more in South Arlington and Fairfax County.  If the upper 1/3 of people in Alexandria actually used public schools the entire district would be much healthier.  Again I don't blame parents for pulling their kids out but it's a pretty easy fix and would save the parents money too.[/quote]

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