Test scores on private schools? (Charlotte: 2014, college, rated)

[momtothree]

Is there a source like NC report cards for private schools? Something unbiased?

[TheEmissary]

From what I've read, private schools are not required to report testing results. I'm not even sure they are required to even take a lot of the standardized state tests. I think that if you pay the big bucks and the school filters out the trouble-makers and the mentally deficient, the test results that these schools actually do perform are pretty good.

[momtothree]

I hear conflicting stories from other moms who have or have had kids in private schools. That's why I was hoping for an unbiased source to see for myself before deciding. As for trusting schools to filter out troublemakers, I know for a fact that's untrue. But every school regardless of area or demographics have issues. I'm primarily looking for test scores. Especially ACT or SAT in high schools.

[TheEmissary]

I found this for the SAT tests.

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/...atreport13.pdf

It would be nice to see every school, whether public or private, have the same test standards.

[momtothree]

Thanks, reading through now.

As for the same test standards, it would be nice. That's why I was looking for SAT or ACT scores at least. It's somewhat standard throughout.

My oldest took an ACT test and I was surprised at the figures listed for her school and the district. That's why I wanted to see if the private schools also publishes theirs.

[TheEmissary]

It seems to vary by state to a degree. But, as a whole, it's exceedingly difficult to compile an easy-to-read and access compendium of private school info. I don't envy you!

[momtothree]

Originally Posted by TheEmissary

It seems to vary by state to a degree. But, as a whole, it's exceedingly difficult to compile an easy-to-read and access compendium of private school info. I don't envy you!

I know! I don't want to enroll my youngest in one only to regret it. The private schools aren't good for my oldest as her needs are different. But I was considering sending my youngest to a private school. I attended private school all my life though and was hesitant due to my experiences and what other parents in my area are saying. In any case, I have time to explore other options.

[baybook]

Originally Posted by momtothree

I know! I don't want to enroll my youngest in one only to regret it. The private schools aren't good for my oldest as her needs are different. But I was considering sending my youngest to a private school. I attended private school all my life though and was hesitant due to my experiences and what other parents in my area are saying. In any case, I have time to explore other options.

What are folks in your area concerned about? Are you looking at elementary or middle?

[momtothree]

Originally Posted by baybook

What are folks in your area concerned about? Are you looking at elementary or middle?

I already know which schools, just wanted to see unbiased test scores from them. It doesn't look like I will find them.

[stlterp]

Originally Posted by momtothree

I already know which schools, just wanted to see unbiased test scores from them. It doesn't look like I will find them.

They are usually out there on school profiles, etc. May have to take some digging. Here is some info for th "Big 3" - a year or two old, but doubt that things have changed much.

http://caiscollegefair.com/images/profiles/latin.pdf
http://caiscollegefair.com/images/pr...countryday.pdf
http://caiscollegefair.com/images/pr...providence.pdf

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That being said, I don't know that I'd put that much stock in SAT/ACT scores. None of these schools are trying to get all of their kids into Ivy Leagues, and SATs are a long way off for someone in lower grades. We went through the admissions process last year, and didn't even think to look at the SAT scores - and concentrated on finding the school that we thought would be the best fit...but it's still a bit of a guessing game.