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Pasco, WA vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Kelso spends 10.6% more per student than Pasco.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% higher in Kelso than in Pasco. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kelso had 11.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pasco
 Pasco, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,348  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20644573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pasco    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Ive lived here for about 13 years now its a great place. Got my peen licked on a couple good times, plenty of shorties. Would recommend  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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I grew up in West Richland in the Tri-Cities, and we were always told to not go to Pasco because it was dangerous. I have no idea how true that was back in the '80's,  More

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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