2025 Compare Cities Education:
Maple Valley, WA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 24.5% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.8% lower in Taos than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 10.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley
 Maple Valley, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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