No Child Left Behind is a Socialist System

Fidel Castro has recently admitted that his former policies are no longer workings. After I read an article about this topic I scrolled down to the comments section, to see what average Joe had to say about it.
Well interestingly enough, I saw many sensible ideas about "not too right, not too left" is usually the best way. But of course other people had to get their two cents in about the failures of socialist ideas such as:" if everyone is treated too equal then their is no reason to excel". The usual drivel how these ideas stomp on entrepreneurship, individualism & intellectual greatness--fair enough, blame that on the socialists.
But this brings up an idea that I often think about: what in the world is "No Child Left Behind" if not a really socialist idea brought upon by George Bush?? Of course I am 100% behind free education and feel children are our Nations future--but has anyone seen what this policy really does?
As someone who has looked over many public school systems at the elementary level, I see a new pattern developing. Thanks to websites like "Greatschools" that are directly linked to Realtor.com, the number one criteria for evaluating a school district is their test scores. Now do these "test scores" actually show how smart the kids are?? No, the data I have seen on these sites only show how many % pass or fail. So for your school district to get a good score--it only makes sense to help the slowest students. Those kids that can pass easily are neglected. Gifted & talented programs are cut in order to focus on the students needing a boost up, not the other way around.
So the thing I can't understand is why Obama is called the big "socialist" when Bush created this giant socialist scheme himself?? I'm all for helping struggling students, it is essential to educate everyone to help the country at large. But with limited education funding--are we paying as much attention to those kids that will be our future leaders, the ones bored in school?? Aren't we telling them--you only need to "pass the test"....shouldn't we expect more of them?
I just don't get this double standard...