Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2299725)

Guess it depends where you look or what criteria is being used by the particular site. In this ranking and this ranking The Villages Charter Schools are in the top 10% nationwide.

Originally Posted by LoisR (Post 2299710)

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2299725)

Guess it depends where you look or what criteria is being used by the particular site. In this ranking and this ranking The Villages Charter Schools are in the top 10% nationwide.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2299820)

But, but spend the most or should I say tax the most. No different public schools never get what pay for.

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2299601)

Middleton is owned by T V. It is its own district within T V. It does not share the ammenities that the over 55 districts share. T V in the near future will have another under 55 at Coleman area as well.

I am thinking as T V creeps further and further south there will be much less over 55 and more under 55 districts. (Baby boomers are kicking the bucket so move on over to where the $$ is.)

Why have under 55 areas? To help support the local businesses. Why have charter schools? Better education with the added financial state funding $$ benefit added to local taxes. Good business strategy.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2299662)

Typical TOTV response to a valid question. The OP didn’t know about the family areas. The OP got several good answers and replied that the answers make sense. But you felt the need to reply with a condescending post.

Originally Posted by Paula (Post 2299665)

We knew why we have charter schools, but another question is does one member of a Middleton household have to work for/in TV? Of course if one does, then the children are eligible for the schools. But what about just "any family" - can anyone buy a house in Middleton?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2299903)

Yes, anyone can buy a house in Middleton. There are more than a few "seniors" who bought there, because they like the idea of a "mixed age" neighborhood...

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2299903)

Yes, anyone can buy a house in Middleton. There are more than a few "seniors" who bought there, because they like the idea of a "mixed age" neighborhood...

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2299909)

Or, they like the idea of less crowded pickleball courts, pool, etc. While most of the neighborhood is working or at school, the amenities are ALL YOURS. It also doesn't hurt that the homes are cheaper for whatever reason. They are the same models as the Villages.

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2300195)

But they don’t get access to any of the Villages amenities, including executive golf.

Originally Posted by LoisR (Post 2299710)

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2299909)

...They are the same models as the Villages.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2299901)

Generation X following the Boomers is almost as big... And they've already started to retire. Millennials are even bigger then Boomers. No need to panic sell to under 55 age buyers...

Boomers = 71.6 Million

Generation X = 65.2 Million (started hitting 55 3-4 years ago)

Millennials = 72.4 Million (about 14-15 years from hitting 55)