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Arlington, TX vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 4.4% more per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% lower in Kansas City than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington

Education
 Arlington, TXKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,644$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823$12,022$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,972$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6914.1916.23
 Students per Librarian8898814573
 Students per Counselor365424530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%22.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%2.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total
ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total

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