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Lacey, WA vs Kirkland, WA

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Highlights
- Kirkland spends 17.3% more per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Kirkland than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kirkland had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

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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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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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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