Pros
At the school level, administrative and teaching staff are motivated and passionate, and dedicated to the role of educating children in what can be a challenging environment.
Cons
Upper level administration, despite their words of "vision", etc. seem constantly focused on cost-cutting, to the extent that they would rather do a job twice (poorly, but cheaply) than a job that costs a bit more, but will last, a philosophy that shows in areas like building renovation and student initiatives. Standardized testing and results that can be touted as marketing publicity seem more important than the true goal of a quality education. This also shows in hiring fresh new teachers and staff whose drive and personal obligations to students is exploited, when it should be rewarded.