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Madison, WI vs Rockford, MI

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Highlights
- Rockford spends 16.9% less per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.8% higher in Rockford than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison

Education
 Madison, WIRockford, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,641$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,473$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,988$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.21716.23
 Students per Librarian43411244573
 Students per Counselor415681530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%2.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.6%94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%21.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.5%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%48.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.9%15.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.9%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   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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ZIPS IN MADISON, WISCONSIN
53711, 53704, 53719, 53703, 53705, 53713, 53716, 53714, 53715, 53718, 13 total
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