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Needham, MA vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 27.9% less per student than Needham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 78.6% higher in Poway than in Needham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Needham
 Needham, MAPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,734  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor308  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.6.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.81.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 7 years ago

I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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