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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kalispell, MT vs Sturgis, SD

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- Sturgis spends 27.3% less per student than Kalispell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% lower in Sturgis than in Kalispell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sturgis had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kalispell
 Kalispell, MTSturgis, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,903$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23294573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews
Jason · Kalispell, MT
Unaffordable, overcrowded, and losing its charm
Over 3 years ago

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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R E · Kalispell, MT
An Honest Review
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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Rustie · Kalispell, MT
Don't bother.....
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 Sturgis    3 Reviews
Bob · Sturgis, SD
Good Place
Over 5 years ago

Try Uncle  More

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Zaiden · Sturgis, SD
Place is trash
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life. This place is trash. Never come  More

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Beck · Whitewood, SD
Amazing place
Over 5 years ago

Great  More

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