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Ontario, CA vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 0.9% more per student than Ontario.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.7% lower in Spencer than in Ontario. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 27.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ontario
 Ontario, CASpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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