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Apple Valley, MN vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Ankeny spends 12.3% less per student than Apple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Ankeny than in Apple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ankeny had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,783  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor573  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 18 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 19 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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