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- Maple Valley spends 75.2% more per student than Las Vegas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Maple Valley than in Las Vegas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Maple Valley had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Las Vegas
 Las Vegas, NVMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

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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Over 16 years ago

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

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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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