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Maple Valley, WA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clarita spends 13.2% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.0% higher in Santa Clarita than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clarita had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley

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 Maple Valley, WASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$14,374$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5321.8616.23
 Students per Librarian98965654573
 Students per Counselor455380530
 Grade School Educ.0.4%4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.1%91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%24.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.9%10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%37.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.9%8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.5%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 Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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ZIPS IN MAPLE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
98038
ZIPS IN SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
91387 91350 91321 91351 91355 91354 91390

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