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Byron Center, MI vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside spends 4.3% more per student than Byron Center.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.4% higher in Riverside than in Byron Center. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverside had 14.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Byron Center
 Byron Center, MIRiverside, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This a rural suberb of Grand Rapids that is just far enough away from the city with close commerce and recreation. Great for raising a family, good schools, quiet  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place to raise a family. Close to Grand Rapids with easy access to Lake Michigan to the west. Strong family environment, solid schools, and nice  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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