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Maple Valley, WA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 8.5% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Gig Harbor than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley

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 Maple Valley, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$14,056$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5318.6816.23
 Students per Librarian98911394573
 Students per Counselor455441530
 Grade School Educ.0.4%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%3.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.1%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%21.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.9%13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%47.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.9%12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%5.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%4.7%1.5%

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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 14 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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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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