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Des Moines, WA vs Sparta, WI

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- Sparta spends 15.3% less per student than Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.6% lower in Sparta than in Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sparta had 3.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Des Moines
 Des Moines, WASparta, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,997$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,442$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4854573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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christin · Sparta, WI
Ideal Small Town America
Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Minnesota, but have lived in Sparta now for 15 years. It has been a wonderful town to raise a family in. There are many public parks and  More

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Jennifer · Sparta, WI
What I can tell you about Sparta Wisconsin
Over 19 years ago

We have lived here for a few years and I can tell you our 3 bdrm 1 bath house with a minimal yard cost us $80,000. Which you would think is a good deal until the  More

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