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Ocean Shores, WA vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Highlights
- Crystal Lake spends 13.6% more per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.2% lower in Crystal Lake than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Crystal Lake had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WACrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,892$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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