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Jersey City, NJ vs Kirkland, WA

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- Kirkland spends 16.9% less per student than Jersey City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.6% higher in Kirkland than in Jersey City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kirkland had 8.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jersey City
 Jersey City, NJKirkland, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor429  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews
Pat · Wesley Chapel, FL
Fantastic
Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Ron · Kirkland, WA
Great place to live if you don't mind 9 months of
Over 14 years ago

Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Katherine · Kirkland, WA
We love Kirkland
Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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