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Paradise Valley, AZ vs Edina, MN

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- Edina spends 82.7% more per student than Paradise Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% lower in Edina than in Paradise Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edina had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Paradise Valley
 Paradise Valley, AZEdina, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree16.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Paradise Valley    1 Reviews

In addition to some of the best climate, other than months of mid June through mid October, we have many hiking, tennis, and golf opportunities. Sky Harbor airport is  More

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Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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