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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- St. Joseph spends 26.1% less per student than Desert Hot Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.3% lower in St. Joseph than in Desert Hot Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 14.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Desert Hot Springs
 Desert Hot Springs, CASt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18884573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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