Some Planning will Help Find the Right School
I had a client ask me about schools and just how to pick the right one. Schools vary so when picking a home for sale in Everett you should do some homework first if a particular school system is important.
So what is the best way to find the right school? Let me state for the record I am not a school expert.
Well first you need to define what is right for your children. Most schools are good at most things but some are better than others at certain things. If your children want or need more math or science or something in an unusual vein (drama, arts, etc) the task gets even harder. In these cases what you want may only come from a specific teacher and that is beyond the scope of this article.
If you are new to the area this will take some time and effort but it is a lot easier than it used to be. Because some school districts are more highly regarded the price of a particular home for sale in Everett may stretch your budget.
I know of 2 web sites that can help you pick the right school. Please know that nothing takes the place of actually going to the school and meeting the teachers and student body.
The first web site is the Washington State School Report Card Web Site run by the Washington State School Superintendent’s office. This site provides the Washington Assessment of Student Learning test scores for every PUBLIC school in the state. The site allows you to compare test scores with other schools of similar size and composition. It also provides teacher and demographic information about each school. I noticed that the site only covers grades 3 through 10. I don’t know why 1st, 2nd 11th and 12th grade are not covered. This site is located here: reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.
The second site is www.greatschools.org. Great Schools is a nonprofit organization that rates schools on a 1-10 scale based on test results compared with other schools in the state. It gives you a quick and easy way to compare schools in a neighborhood. They cover public and private schools. I found that to be a very nice inclusion..
So when shopping for a home for sale in Everett you can now judge the school district.
Jim Johnson and comments are always welcome.
Everett Mortgage on Line.
