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Independence, OR vs Redmond, OR

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Highlights
- Redmond spends 16.7% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.4% higher in Redmond than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Redmond had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence

Education
 Independence, ORRedmond, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,643$15,919$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,248$10,841$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,383$6,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.518.816.23
 Students per Librarian6596024573
 Students per Counselor567268530
 Grade School Educ.5.9%3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.0%89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.39.6%26.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.3.6%12.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.1%22.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.8%4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 16 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Redmond    9 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I really have a question more than I comment. I am considering moving from California to Oregon when I retire. I know that the Medford/Grants Pass area has fog in the  More

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Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised in Redmond. It has good & bad. Good: Very safe place to live & raise a family. Lots of lakes & outdoor things to do year round in the area. Pretty  More

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If you grow things like tomatoes or peppers you will either have to start them early inside or buy a plant that is fairly large since the growing season here is  More

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