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Apache Junction, AZ vs Kirkland, WA

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- Kirkland spends 99.8% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% lower in Kirkland than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kirkland had 11.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZKirkland, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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