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Surprise, AZ vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- Yakima spends 54.7% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Yakima than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yakima had 19.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise

Education
 Surprise, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$16,346$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$13,566$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$7,790$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2418.6616.23
 Students per Librarian234816484573
 Students per Counselor718432530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%12.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.5%75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%22.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.8%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%19.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.5%5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387
ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901

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