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Chesterfield, MO vs Maple Valley, WA

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Highlights
- Maple Valley spends 43.8% more per student than Chesterfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.3% higher in Maple Valley than in Chesterfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Maple Valley had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chesterfield
 Chesterfield, MOMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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