In the 2018-2019 PARCC ELA data, Lee had 31 test takers total.

25.8% - 4+ 51.6% - 3+

In contrast, LAMB had 130 test takers.

55.4% - 4+ 85.4% - 3+

Agreed that these numbers look bad for Lee. That said, that's not a lot of kids. Can someone more proficient than I am with stats speak to validity when there's a denominator of 31?

We're at Lee now. Will be leaving before DD is in 1st grade. Good for PK-K, but beyond? Meh.

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Anonymous wrote:>>“But not math, I guess? Oh well, sorry kids!”

Well, not the particular type of math that helps you answer questions on the PARCC at least.

Even if that’s the case, why are 67% of white kids scoring 4s and 5s and UNDER 10% of black kids? That’s not fidelity to the Montessori methodology, that’s white kids getting something the black kids aren’t. Whether that’s different classroom experiences, different support at home, or something else. But those numbers are alarming and shouldn’t be dismissed by the school and DCPCSB.

Could you point to where to find that data?

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Anonymous wrote:Is Lee doing anything to address the test scores going forward?

Why bother? The DCPCSB doesn't care, parents think there's no actual problem (see PPs' responses), and aside from this year they're still filling seats. Where's the incentive to change what they're already doing?

Well, I think it's part of their attrition problem. If the goal is to have a fully enrolled upper school, the reasons for parents leaving must be addressed.

Also the DCPCSB is overhauling their evaluation structure soon, so they might actually start to care about this.

Anonymous wrote:Is Lee doing anything to address the test scores going forward?

Why bother? The DCPCSB doesn't care, parents think there's no actual problem (see PPs' responses), and aside from this year they're still filling seats. Where's the incentive to change what they're already doing?

Is Lee doing anything to address the test scores going forward?

Anonymous wrote:>>“But not math, I guess? Oh well, sorry kids!”

Well, not the particular type of math that helps you answer questions on the PARCC at least.

Even if that’s the case, why are 67% of white kids scoring 4s and 5s and UNDER 10% of black kids? That’s not fidelity to the Montessori methodology, that’s white kids getting something the black kids aren’t. Whether that’s different classroom experiences, different support at home, or something else. But those numbers are alarming and shouldn’t be dismissed by the school and DCPCSB.

>>“But not math, I guess? Oh well, sorry kids!”

Well, not the particular type of math that helps you answer questions on the PARCC at least.

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Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

A lovely racist response.

Why do you think their achievement gap is so big?

Hey, wait a second, there, we need to take a look at the language we use.
PARCC scores aren't students' "achievement."
"The achievement gap" should be looked at several years down the road.

Lee is helping children of color learn many skills that will help them in their education and in their life.
They are taking the long view, and preparing those children for the actual achievements that will count most for the kids - and yes, not much for the school.

KIPP isn't the only way.

But not math, I guess? Oh well, sorry kids!

Nobody is saying KIPP is the way to go. But those test scores are alarmingly low and it's sad that anyone would not see it as a problem. Compare with LAMB and you'll see what I mean.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

A lovely racist response.

Why do you think their achievement gap is so big?

Hey, wait a second, there, we need to take a look at the language we use.
PARCC scores aren't students' "achievement."
"The achievement gap" should be looked at several years down the road.

Lee is helping children of color learn many skills that will help them in their education and in their life.
They are taking the long view, and preparing those children for the actual achievements that will count most for the kids - and yes, not much for the school.

KIPP isn't the only way.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

A lovely racist response.

Call it whatever you want, but Lee should be performing better. It’s not the only school that has been leaning more heavily into activism at the expense of academics but others have more headroom on test scores.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

A lovely racist response.

Why do you think their achievement gap is so big?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

A lovely racist response.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.

Maybe blowing off academics will help close their vast achievement gap!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't they normally have these every year?

No they normally have long waitlists

Lee has also recently moved away from focusing on the basics such as math and reading. In addition to COVID, that may be another reason there's less demand.

They also recently sent a survey asking parents about their religion. Wasn't expecting that from a public school.

Troll.

Just because you don’t like their assessment of the situation? Some families are looking for a heavy ABAR emphasis. Great! Some aren’t and there are other Montessori programs close by that seem to perform better on math and reading.

I agree. The test scores were scarily bad for rich, white kids. I have no doubt they raised many questions/concerns in the should be headed-to-real schoolwork stage. Lee is cute for the ECE/K set.