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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Maple Valley, WA vs Forks, WA

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- Forks spends 28.7% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% lower in Forks than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Forks had 15.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley
 Maple Valley, WAForks, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,317$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,992$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17974573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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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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Reviews for Forks    1 Reviews
Maye · Campbellsville, KY
love it!!!
Over 17 years ago

I believe that the rain in Forks, Wa all the time is PERFECT!!! I absolutely love the rain, it makes me hyper and energetic, and it's GREAT!!! Everyone should love  More

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