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Maple Valley, WA vs Highland, UT

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Highlights
- Highland spends 51.0% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Highland than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Highland had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley
 Maple Valley, WAHighland, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,835$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,859$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock32934573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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 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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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 Highland    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We live in a quiet community with great views of the mountains to the east and north. We love it  More

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Over 18 years ago

Highland has large amounts of recreation. It sits between 3 large universities and has the benefits of being drawn away from the college atmosphere, but still close  More

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