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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Western Springs, IL

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- Western Springs spends 10.4% less per student than Buffalo Grove.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Western Springs than in Buffalo Grove. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Western Springs had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buffalo Grove
 Buffalo Grove, ILWestern Springs, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Western Springs    1 Reviews
Tom · Western Springs, IL
Close to everything
Over 18 years ago

A quiet neighborhood with good schools. There are just a few businesses and everyone knows your name. Traffic is not a problem. Being right on the Burlington Northern  More

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