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Los Angeles, CA vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson spends 10.7% less per student than Los Angeles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.2% lower in McPherson than in Los Angeles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McPherson had 19.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Angeles
 Los Angeles, CAMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,558$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,540$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3964573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Los Angeles    242 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.  More

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Timothy · 

Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational  More

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Over 4 years ago

Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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