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Chesterton, IN vs Rockford, MI

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Highlights
- Rockford spends 14.9% more per student than Chesterton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.3% higher in Rockford than in Chesterton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chesterton

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 Chesterton, INRockford, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,763$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,826$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,384$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.551716.23
 Students per Librarian52511244573
 Students per Counselor640681530
 Grade School Educ.1.0%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%2.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.0%94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%21.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.7%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%48.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.9%15.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Chesterton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Chesterton location next to Lake Michigan tempers the changes that we see. We are use to the cold weather but the lake helps keep the area warmer longer into the winter.  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have a low incidence of crime in our area, very clean downtown, well  More

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Over 16 years ago

Small town, with all its charm and quiet, with lots of space, but within 45 minutes of downtown Chicago, with all the big city cultural  More

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Reviews for Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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