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Ardmore, PA vs Silver Spring, MD

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Highlights
- Silver Spring spends 13.7% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% higher in Silver Spring than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Silver Spring had 10.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, PASilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,843  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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Reviews for Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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