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McPherson, KS vs Caldwell, ID

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- Caldwell spends 46.6% less per student than McPherson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% higher in Caldwell than in McPherson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Caldwell had 11.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McPherson
 McPherson, KSCaldwell, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,302$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,075  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,542$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16094573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Caldwell    6 Reviews

I love where we live! Indian Creek Plaza and the renovation of downtown has all been incredible for our community. So many family-friendly events all throughout the  More

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I’ve lived in this city for 2 1/2 years, It is a very livable community. It is a very diverse city with a large Latino population and a agricultural heritage. The  More

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Over 9 years ago

Looks like there are not a lot of Doctors for the amount of people living there. Do you have to got to Boise to get good Heath care? How about the local hospital? Any  More

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