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Beaver Dam, WI vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 6.9% more per student than Beaver Dam.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% lower in Macomb than in Beaver Dam. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beaver Dam
 Beaver Dam, WIMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31774573
 Students per Counselor411  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Beaver Dam    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in or around Beaver Dam all my life. It is a wonderful community with a good school system. There is little crime and you can feel safe letting your  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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