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Kenosha, WI vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines spends 3.3% less per student than Kenosha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in West Des Moines than in Kenosha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kenosha
 Kenosha, WIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,696  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor350  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kenosha    13 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Although the climate here is not as severe as some may think, it probably is a main reason that more people do not live here. I guess that may not be such a bad thing.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Having grown up in Southern California, the midwest is just too cold! Looking to retire in  More

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East of interstate crime is rising every year due to both cities south and north people are moving here making it GETTO! west ofinterstate still farm land and good  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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