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Phoenix, AZ vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 18.6% more per student than Phoenix.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% lower in Manitou Springs than in Phoenix. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 17.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Phoenix

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 Phoenix, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2417.0616.23
 Students per Librarian23486214573
 Students per Counselor718274530
 Grade School Educ.8.2%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.5%98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%20.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.0%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%56.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%6.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Phoenix    448 Reviews

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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Phoenix Arizona represents a lot of problems with Arizona but it is the big city which has to carry more burdens than the rest of the greater Phoenix Area. 1.  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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ZIPS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA
85032, 85033, 85041, 85008, 85035, 85037, 85022, 85009, 85254, 85339, 47 total
ZIPS IN MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO
80829

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