Is nottingham forest improving? (Spring, West: low income, 2015, apartment)

[bgrif]

We are looking to move from Lazybrook inside the loop to SOMEWHERE in memorial....we're trying to get the right information though. There are a couple of homes in Nottingham forest that are large, very close to terry Hershey park, and have the colonial look we love. However, they need a ton of work and are still priced pretty high. Are Nottingham elementary and spring forest middle expected to improve to justify the prices? We just want to make sure we're making the right decision. Have you guys seen a change in the neighborhood? Revitalization that will markedly improve the schools? From what hear from people, Nottingham is sort of always been "so so" or "inferior" as some have put it. Is that old news? we hope
Anyone who knows memorial well or lives in Nottingham and uses the public schools, please chime in! I'd love to get some unbiased information if at all possible. Thanks in advance!

[Maybe So]

Nottingham, Nottingham Forest and Nottingham Forest 8 are all different neighborhoods with different HOA's and school zoning. You can also throw Nottingham West in there as well. It is kind of confusing but to get accurate info, you need correct neighborhood name. Three different elementary schools are linked to the neighborhoods you mentioned in the OP. Are you referring to Nottingham 8 past Dairy Ashford?

[Memorialite]

I'd recommend touring the schools. The people who started NE in the last year or two are happy. The statistics don't yet reflect the 2 low income apts that have been torn down, or the one set to be demolished in 2015. There are only 3 kinder classes this year. That is awesome.

As for status, that will take much longer to turn around. You know a high percentage of the people in memorial grew up here and old habits die hard.

Btw I assume you are speaking of NF8 which is "inferior" to NF which is zoned to meadow wood.

[Meyerland]

Nottingham Forest is great. Lots of friends live there happily, and they send their kids to meadow wood.

[ToyYot]

Originally Posted by Memorialite

I'd recommend touring the schools. The people who started NE in the last year or two are happy. The statistics don't yet reflect the 2 low income apts that have been torn down, or the one set to be demolished in 2015. There are only 3 kinder classes this year. That is awesome.

As for status, that will take much longer to turn around. You know a high percentage of the people in memorial grew up here and old habits die hard.

Btw I assume you are speaking of NF8 which is "inferior" to NF which is zoned to meadow wood.

Actually, 3 apartment buildings were torn down - is there a 4th set to go in 2015? Hopefully the one on Nottingham Oaks?

I wouldn't hesitate to buy in NF8 if priced out of NF. Unfortunately the elementary, Nottingham, wasn't included on the recent bond rebuilding but tour the school and see what you think. Spring Forest Middle is fine. The "inferior" part is due to the zoning change of Memorial Middle to Spring Forest west of Kirkwood, ie. much more money at Memorial, many more economically disadvantaged at Spring Forest, although that is changing rapidly. Each comes with it's own issues but the curriculum is the same and both feed into Stratford west of BW8.

BTW, I'd buy in Thornwood or Nottingham West before moving further out, you get used to the conveniences and amenities you get living here pretty quickly.

[mcmummy]

Originally Posted by Memorialite

I'd recommend touring the schools. The people who started NE in the last year or two are happy. The statistics don't yet reflect the 2 low income apts that have been torn down, or the one set to be demolished in 2015. There are only 3 kinder classes this year. That is awesome.

As for status, that will take much longer to turn around. You know a high percentage of the people in memorial grew up here and old habits die hard.

Btw I assume you are speaking of NF8 which is "inferior" to NF which is zoned to meadow wood.

Wow! That is great that there are only 3 kinders.
Go tour the schools along with SFMS. Talk to people who kids actually go there.
I think you would be fine.

Which apts are going down?

[Meyerland]

There are some wonderful teachers at Nottingham Elementary. I see nothing but good things coming for this school.

[Memorialite]

I was told the apts next to the school have been sold with demo in 2015 to be replaced by wait, "another mini city centre."

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by Memorialite

I was told the apts next to the school have been sold with demo in 2015 to be replaced by wait, "another mini city centre."

Ha. Anyway, that area has been in need of a facelift for decades. So, yes I would say the area and values will improve.

Next on the list,Tully.

[mcmummy]

Originally Posted by Memorialite

I was told the apts next to the school have been sold with demo in 2015 to be replaced by wait, "another mini city centre."

That sounds odd. Was the source reliable? Can't imagine a mini city center across from a
Big church.