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Kettle Falls, WA vs Fort Madison, IA

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- Fort Madison spends 16.8% less per student than Kettle Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.4% lower in Fort Madison than in Kettle Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Madison had 7.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kettle Falls
 Kettle Falls, WAFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,741$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,958  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,363$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9234573
 Students per Counselor502  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Kettle Falls    3 Reviews
Wayne · Kettle Falls, WA
Not perfect, but Kettle Falls is close.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Kettle Falls since 2013. We must've arrived right after Rob moved away. The Mayor is a friendly, purpose driven, and dedicated man. The city streets  More

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Wayne · Kettle Falls, WA
Not perfect, but Kettle Falls is close.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Kettle Falls since 2013. We must've arrived right after Rob moved away. The Mayor is a friendly, purpose driven, and dedicated man. The city streets  More

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Rob · Kettle Falls, WA
Kettle Falls Embodies What is Wrong with Small Tow
Over 13 years ago

There is real estate that has been for sale forever because the owners think they're sitting on a gold mine. They are most definitely not. There is a speed trap in town  More

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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Fort Madison - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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steve · Fort Madison, IA
city government
Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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