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Ava, MO vs DeKalb, IL

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- DeKalb spends 77.9% more per student than Ava.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in DeKalb than in Ava. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- DeKalb had 10.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ava
 Ava, MODeKalb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,560  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,982$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23794573
 Students per Counselor651  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Kathleen  · Spanish Fort, AL
Good Info
Over 7 years ago

I am considering moving near Ava, and the information on this site, including the clear way it is presented, is very helpful. Highly recommend  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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