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Lake Forest Park, WA vs Maple Valley, WA

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- Maple Valley spends 0.0% less per student than Lake Forest Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Maple Valley than in Lake Forest Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Maple Valley had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Forest Park
 Lake Forest Park, WAMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Lake Forest Park    1 Reviews
Richard L. · Shoreline, WA
Safe. Scenic. Serene.
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Lake Forest Park for over 6 years, having been priced out of the Seattle area, and never looked back! After living in Queen Anne in Seattle, we were  More

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Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews
Richard · Kent, WA
Great Place to Raise a Family if You Can Afford It
Over 5 years ago

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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KJ · Maple Valley, WA
Foot of the Cascades
Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Sarah · Maple Valley, WA
The teachers here have such passion!
Over 17 years ago

Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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