As a parent of an autistic child, I think environment is more critical than school.

If the home is safe, and the peers at the school accepting and you actively parent and participate with the school... It real does not matter.

School ratings offer a prestige that is supported by statistics. However these statistics and the facts driving them do not indicate bad school or teachers.

I think your child will prefer and excel where they feel comfortable loved and accepted.

As a white man... I can wholeheartedly say, non-white people are way more compassionate and accepting of others.

I grew up in a rich white town and went to school in a rich white town, best ratings in the state.

You know how many in my class actually graduated college? Less than 65%...

Rich towns have rich parents that pay for resources other communities cannot afford. The kids don't take it seriously...

To be able to afford those resources and live in a community where a child can see how fortunate they are... They won't take it for granted... They will work harder, appreciate more, and respect the less fortunate.

Just my opinion, is that there is way more to consider than school ratings. Especially if your child already has a community, and is excelling.