2025 Compare Cities Education:
Big Bear City, CA vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 2.9% less per student than Big Bear City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.6% lower in Kansas City than in Big Bear City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Bear City
 Big Bear City, CAKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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