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Federal Way, WA vs Othello, WA

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- Othello spends 23.7% less per student than Federal Way.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in Othello than in Federal Way. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Othello had 22.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Federal Way
 Federal Way, WAOthello, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,315$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,678$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9144573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock24.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Federal Way    14 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The  More

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I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs  More

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I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower  More

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Reviews for Othello    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Othello for 10 yrs. it’s ok, the gang activity and drug activity has increased. It’s a small town with big town problems. Illegal Street racing is also  More

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As of 2011, Othello is compromised of White 4,633 (27%) Black 32 American Indian 53 Asian 94 Hispanic 11,904  More

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