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Kalispell, MT vs Laguna Niguel, CA

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Highlights
- Laguna Niguel spends 12.2% more per student than Kalispell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 56.5% higher in Laguna Niguel than in Kalispell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laguna Niguel had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kalispell
 Kalispell, MTLaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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