We're "changers." DD11 has been in four schools in six years and she was fine in all but one (the virtual at-home one -- too lonely and only lasted six months). We got some very good advice early on when she was tested that there may not be one right solution and that something that works for a while may not work forever. So we were willing to give stuff a try. I also got some bad advice from a school psychologist who indicated that switching schools was going to be massively emotionally traumatic and a major risk. That wasn't born out by our experience.
DD has friends at her old school and new one (and friends outside of school too) and seems pretty well-adjusted. Sure, there are issues finding friends who are more like her, but that's the case anywhere she goes.
Her current school is so flexible that we think it will work for some time, but only because we're allowed to switch things up within the system. For example, last winter break we switched up most of her classes to harder ones. And this year we're making another big jump.
If you have options explore them (no harm in looking) and I second the advice to involve your daughter as much as possible. Also don't be afraid to switch mid-year for the right opportunity -- we did that twice and it was fine.
