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McMinnville, OR vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Kelso spends 43.8% more per student than McMinnville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% higher in Kelso than in McMinnville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kelso had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McMinnville
 McMinnville, ORKelso, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,992  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20644573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Mcminnville    4 Reviews

I lived in McMinnville for 4 years. The Air quality you listed for this quaint little town in a bit off. The Willamette Valley had some serious smoke issues from a Big  More

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Over 11 years ago

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. So it goes with "The People's Republic of Oregon", one of the most patently dishonest marketing labels ever applied  More

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Over 16 years ago

I enjoy living here in the North west in Mcminnville, Oregon! It's clean,beautiful,and a more family oriented town! I miss my kids and some family in Central Valley  More

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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