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Maple Valley, WA vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista spends 18.5% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% higher in Vista than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vista had 16.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley

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 Maple Valley, WAVista, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5322.6516.23
 Students per Librarian989187444573
 Students per Counselor455513530
 Grade School Educ.0.4%12.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.1%81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%23.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.9%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%25.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.9%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 14 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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ZIPS IN MAPLE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
98038
ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081

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