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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Frederick, MD vs Springfield, IL

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- Springfield spends 4.0% less per student than Frederick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% lower in Springfield than in Frederick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Frederick
 Frederick, MDSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,574$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,638  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,046$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12614573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews
dee · Frederick, MD
not so good
Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Nicole · Frederick, MD
Sr. Health Claims Examiner salary
Over 10 years ago

Company with the most  More

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George · Frederick, MD
Frederick Crime
Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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