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Holmen, WI vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise spends 33.6% less per student than Holmen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.9% higher in Surprise than in Holmen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Holmen
 Holmen, WISurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Holmen    2 Reviews

I lived in Holmen for one year, and couldn't leave fast enough. I don't think the crime rate is nearly as low as it says it is. I think the police just don't arrest  More

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Holmen is great for families. There is good education and very low crime. Small family atmosphere. It's not for those who do not like winters. For those who do the  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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