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Billings, MT vs Avondale, AZ

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- Avondale spends 25.8% less per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% higher in Avondale than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Avondale had 12.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTAvondale, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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