davis schools: Davis Schools...tops as usual...
- 05/22/08 10:46 AM
My best friend and I used to compare notes when the API scores came out each year. I live in Davis and she lives in Rocklin. Although the schools up that direction have always been good, they don't touch Davis. The Davis Enterprise included a nice article, Davis test scores top in region in yesterday's paper (5/21/08). The article reported that all Davis schools had API scores above 800 on the API which puts them in the category of "high performing schools." Three of the elementary schools (Willett, Pioneer, and Patwin) had scores above 900. As the chart below shows, there … (0 comments)
davis schools: Davis...school district and real estate...there's a connection
- 03/16/08 04:44 AM
Since the last Pioneer PTA meeting a few weeks ago, there has been much discussion on the school budget and what can, should, and will be done. Like any other budget we can either cut expenses, raise funds, or both. Budget cuts will have a lasting impact on my children (in first and sixth grades), our children, and your children. What does this have to do with real estate in Davis? You don't have to think long about that one. A great number of Davis home owners purchase(d) here for the schools. If the school district deteriorates, it will impact home values. Of course, property values are insignificant compared to our children's … (0 comments)
davis schools: davis schools...good enough reason to move here?
- 02/19/08 03:38 AM
Davis, California (reportedly the second most educated city in America) is all about the schools. I have buyers contact me continuously and I ask, "why Davis?" To me the reasons are obvious, after all I live in Davis and am in the position of being familiar with every nook and cranny of the entire valley (and foothills). The reason I ask is to get a feel for what the clients are looking for. There are other areas that have outstanding schools as well (El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Pocket, East Sac, etc) but Davis is the only area that actually has a … (1 comments)
My best friend and I used to compare notes when the API scores came out each year. I live in Davis and she lives in Rocklin. Although the schools up that direction have always been good, they don't touch Davis. The Davis Enterprise included a nice article, Davis test scores top in region in yesterday's paper (5/21/08). The article reported that all Davis schools had API scores above 800 on the API which puts them in the category of "high performing schools." Three of the elementary schools (Willett, Pioneer, and Patwin) had scores above 900. 
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