By the way, do you have children? I ask because the choice of school is far more nuanced than picking the one with the best test scores. For example, a school

By the way, do you have children? I ask because the choice of school is far more nuanced than picking the one with the best test scores. For example, a school with the highest test scores may not be ideal for a child that struggles with concentration and self-discipline. That child may find him/herself lost among more dedicated peers. For poorer families time is an incredibly valuable resource. When you earn minimum wage, a school that offers inexpensive or free childcare after school is a net financial gain; the parent can work with out paying extra for child care. Poor families and their children who cannot foresee outcomes after finishing high school other than joblessness or minimum wage jobs optimize differently; a better football program in the here and now may be a better choice than better academics with an uncertain payoff in the future.