tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post3036381747248308933..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Well, There's Always Mercer IslandMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-51538760581100760672007-06-01T12:34:00.000-07:002007-06-01T12:34:00.000-07:00I don't think there is a higher percentage of kids...I don't think there is a higher percentage of kids attending private school on Mercer Island, than in any other neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>Just going by the addresses of the parents at my kids "private" schools anyway. ;)<BR/><BR/>I think for Mercer Island- just from my unprofessional opinion- there are a couple things going on.<BR/>Always has been small under 18 population- never has had more than one high school as far as I know, even during the 60s when even city schools were packed.<BR/><BR/>"Neighborhoods" are not really set up for ease of family life.<BR/>Great houses, but do you want your kids to ride their bikes along side the road?<BR/><BR/>Higher end than many communities, which also tend to have smaller families. I don't know anyone personally, who has ever lived on the Island, who has more than two kids.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps there is something in the water.Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.com