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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Blue Springs, MO vs Edwardsville, IL

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- Edwardsville spends 2.2% less per student than Blue Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in Edwardsville than in Blue Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edwardsville had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Blue Springs
 Blue Springs, MOEdwardsville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,302$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58374573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Blue Springs    6 Reviews
april · Blue Springs, MO
California transplant in Missouri
Over 16 years ago

I moved from Long Beach, CA to Blue Springs, MO 2 1/2 years ago. I had lived in Long Beach for 10 years, and northern California the prior 18 years - I've never lived  More

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Ross · Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs, Heaven on Earth for Families
Over 17 years ago

Blue Springs is a FABULOUS place to raise a family. Public Schools are unsurpassed and community involvement is great. The city itself is a "bedroom" community with a  More

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Anne · Blue Springs, MO
It All Depends On What Is The Most Important To Yo
Over 18 years ago

Blue Springs is a great place to raise a family. The schools are full of devoted, enthusiastic teachers and families that are involved in school and sporting  More

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Reviews for Edwardsville    2 Reviews
Amber · Glen Carbon, IL
Great Education
Over 15 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Sue  · Glen Carbon, IL
Lovely town
Over 18 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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