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Independence, OR vs Prosser, WA

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- Prosser spends 37.1% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.9% higher in Prosser than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Prosser had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, ORProsser, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,710$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,248  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,955$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11224573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.39.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Prosser    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I'm just starting to build a new house in Prosser(bungalow style, 1400 sq. ft.) Very attractive small town in the wine country, near tricities in wash. state. My  More

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I grew up here and didn't think much of how lucky I was, until I returned ten years later. After dealing with the traffic and crowding of big cities like Seattle,  More

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