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McPherson, KS vs Blue Springs, MO

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- Blue Springs spends 8.4% less per student than McPherson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.3% lower in Blue Springs than in McPherson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blue Springs had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McPherson
 McPherson, KSBlue Springs, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,075  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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Reviews for Blue Springs    6 Reviews

I moved from Long Beach, CA to Blue Springs, MO 2 1/2 years ago. I had lived in Long Beach for 10 years, and northern California the prior 18 years - I've never lived  More

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Blue Springs is a FABULOUS place to raise a family. Public Schools are unsurpassed and community involvement is great. The city itself is a "bedroom" community with a  More

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Blue Springs is a great place to raise a family. The schools are full of devoted, enthusiastic teachers and families that are involved in school and sporting  More

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