School districts are still used as a tool for class/race segregation and that's what people really mean when they say a school is good or bad. Parents need to be aware that by far the most important factor for their child's success is the home life. NOT the school district and they need to take the time to look at the schools for themselves and know what is offered. But most don't do that because they're not really driven by what's best for their child it's all about segregating. Reject the narrative entirely. If you want to raise a child in the city there are plenty of DPS schools that will teach them just fine.