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Edgewater, NJ vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Reading spends 27.7% less per student than Edgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.8% higher in Reading than in Edgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reading had 27.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edgewater
 Edgewater, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,007$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,438$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock71.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Over 15 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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