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Kirkland, WA vs Paradise Valley, AZ

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- Paradise Valley spends 47.4% less per student than Kirkland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% lower in Paradise Valley than in Kirkland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Paradise Valley had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kirkland
 Kirkland, WAParadise Valley, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews
Pat · Wesley Chapel, FL
Fantastic
Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Ron · Kirkland, WA
Great place to live if you don't mind 9 months of
Over 14 years ago

Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Katherine · Kirkland, WA
We love Kirkland
Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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Reviews for Paradise Valley    1 Reviews
Mel · Paradise Valley, AZ
Town of Paradise Valley Arizona
Over 9 years ago

In addition to some of the best climate, other than months of mid June through mid October, we have many hiking, tennis, and golf opportunities. Sky Harbor airport is  More

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