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Davenport, IA vs Waukee, IA

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Highlights
- Waukee spends 24.7% more per student than Davenport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Waukee than in Davenport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukee had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Davenport
 Davenport, IAWaukee, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,832$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,412  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,635$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Davenport    17 Reviews

Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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