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Battle Ground, WA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima spends 14.4% less per student than Battle Ground.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Yakima than in Battle Ground. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yakima had 19.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Battle Ground
 Battle Ground, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,346$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,790$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16484573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Battle Ground    6 Reviews

I've lived here about 3 years. I was looking for a slower pace of life after retiring, which Battle Ground has. The first 2 years I lived here I would have given it 5  More

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Over 4 years ago

Live in Battle Ground now for 16 years and love it. Out in the country it is awesome, plenty of things to do close. Stores, shopping all in town. Close to everything.  More

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Battle Ground is a great place to live. It has all the necessary amenities one looks for in a city without the overcrowding. There's plenty of places for the kids to  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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