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Originally Posted by Wize7
Moving with my family to Mt. Laurel and wanted to know your thoughts on the area near Ark Rd/38 ...we are looking to move to an older neighborhood near 38 off of ark rd.
I'm hearing bad things about Larchmont elementary. Should I be concerned? I know the taxes/ prices are lower but is this area considered low income or not good from a socio-economic standpoint? Is this a good family area with young families and kids?
Appreciate any opinions from folks
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Having lived in Mt. Laurel the past 9 years and a few years in Marlton prior to that, here is my take. I did look at that side of Mt. Laurel back in 2004 when I was house hunting.
My perception of Mt. Laurel along Ark and Rt/38 is that there are lots more rental over there. I think it's a bit less family oriented than other developments in Mt. Laurel.
As for Larchmont. It does lag slightly compared to the other elementary but they are all very similiar and from 5th grade up, all the elementary school is merged together anyway. It does have a higher percentage of social-economic disadvantage enrollment compared to the other school.
Should you be concerned overall? No.. Mt. Laurel school is above average. Are there neighborhood that I would prefer over Larchmont? Yes.
If you want some suggestions on older neighborhoods, feel free to private message me. I can recommended a few.