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Des Moines, IA vs Glen Rock, NJ

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- Glen Rock spends 74.1% more per student than Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.8% lower in Glen Rock than in Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glen Rock had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAGlen Rock, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Glen Rock    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

If you are interested in having your child become involved in sports, then the Glen Rock community is a good place for you to live. A big focus is on sports although  More

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Over 19 years ago

This is a lovely town with pretty streets, lots of trees, nice people, abundant wealth, a diverse religious community, and a small, convenient downtown. All excellent.  More

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Over 19 years ago

This is one WONDERFUL little town. It has an absolutely wonderful home town feeling with a wonderful downtown area that kids can ride there bikes to a get a slice of  More

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