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Des Moines, WA vs Madison, WI

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- Madison spends 12.1% less per student than Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.8% lower in Madison than in Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Madison had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Des Moines
 Des Moines, WAMadison, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,641$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,988$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4344573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews
Jason · Madison, WI
Madison still has “it”
Over 1 years ago

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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C · Madison, WI
Overall nice place to live
Over 2 years ago

Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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dianne · Rochester, MN
Leaders head in the clouds & hands in your pockets
Over 4 years ago

Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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