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Pekin, IL vs Moscow, ID

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Highlights
- Moscow spends 29.4% less per student than Pekin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% lower in Moscow than in Pekin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moscow had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pekin
 Pekin, ILMoscow, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,758  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5634573
 Students per Counselor422  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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