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Federal Way, WA vs Williamsville, NY

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- Williamsville spends 16.7% more per student than Federal Way.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.4% lower in Williamsville than in Federal Way. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Williamsville had 9.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Federal Way
 Federal Way, WAWilliamsville, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,413$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,129$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8684573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.6%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 Williamsville    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

schools are 10 meaning the best, crime rates low, friendly  More

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The weather here is perfect. Pretty mild winters for the Buffalo area because we are not in the snow belt. Summers are fantastic. Nothing compares to New York in the  More

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I live in a great town--Williamsville offers the affordable housing, great place to raise a family, friendly neighbors convenient with regards to sports, entertainment,  More

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