2025 Compare Cities Education:
Arlington, WA vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 23.1% less per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Kalispell than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 4.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington
 Arlington, WAKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor420  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Arlington    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 16 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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