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Natick, MA vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka spends 1.2% more per student than Natick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% higher in Sitka than in Natick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sitka had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natick
 Natick, MASitka, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,847$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,070$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11844573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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