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Kalamazoo, MI vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson spends 2.1% more per student than Kalamazoo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% lower in McPherson than in Kalamazoo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McPherson had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kalamazoo
 Kalamazoo, MIMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,558$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,821  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,540$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3964573
 Students per Counselor589  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Kalamazoo    31 Reviews

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

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I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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