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Indian Wells, CA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima spends 6.9% more per student than Indian Wells.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% lower in Yakima than in Indian Wells. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yakima had 22.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Indian Wells
 Indian Wells, CAYakima, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,346$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,790$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16484573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Indian Wells    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

indian wells is one of the great golf centers in america. fabulous weather in the winter months causes it to be crowded-the rest of the year, while it can get hot, is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am in the process of re-locating from San Diego to Indian Wells. The place is just fantastic: quiet, clean and  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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