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Byron Center, MI vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines spends 2.5% less per student than Byron Center.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% lower in West Des Moines than in Byron Center. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Byron Center

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 Byron Center, MIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,664$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296$11,894$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,936$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio1715.5316.23
 Students per Librarian11247994573
 Students per Counselor681362530
 Grade School Educ.1.3%1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.0%96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%17.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.1%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.4%53.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.1%13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%4.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.2%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 13 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 14 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 West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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