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Fairmont, MN vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 2.5% less per student than Fairmont.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% higher in Spencer than in Fairmont. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairmont
 Fairmont, MNSpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,704  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor969  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Fairmont    1 Reviews
db · Fairmont, MN
Schools
Over 14 years ago

Fairmont has good schools. Its K-12 public school system offers a comprehensive curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular opportunities, and up-to-date facilities.  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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