2025 Compare Cities Education:
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Spokane Valley, WA

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- Spokane Valley spends 9.9% more per student than Cedar Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.5% higher in Spokane Valley than in Cedar Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spokane Valley had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IASpokane Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,051$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18994573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Spokane Valley    2 Reviews

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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