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Grand Rapids, MI vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 11.6% more per student than Grand Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.2% higher in Poway than in Grand Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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