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Pierce City, MO vs Spencer, IA

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Highlights
- Spencer spends 27.1% more per student than Pierce City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Spencer than in Pierce City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierce City
 Pierce City, MOSpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor298  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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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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