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Porterville, CA vs Spokane Valley, WA

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- Spokane Valley spends 20.4% more per student than Porterville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% lower in Spokane Valley than in Porterville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spokane Valley had 35.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Porterville
 Porterville, CASpokane Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,754  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,051$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18994573
 Students per Counselor640  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Porterville    11 Reviews
Ray · Grants Pass, OR
Learn Spanish or LEAVE!
Over 4 years ago

Nobody speaks English... It`s overran by Mexican drug cartels! The best thing I EVER did was get the hell out of  More

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Shirley · Porterville, CA
Some good...some bad.
Over 8 years ago

Porterville is a small town in need of employment opportunities. Our crime rates are par with the rest of the US. The 1st generation immigrants are not the problem, they  More

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Hemi · Porterville, CA
My experience living in Porterville
Over 10 years ago

I moved to Porterville 7 years ago when I moved from the east coast. My first impression was the nice cooler climate with the majestic mountains nearby so it was good  More

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Reviews for Spokane Valley    2 Reviews
Samantha · Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley and the surrounding areas
Over 6 years ago

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Lisa · Spokane Valley, WA
Neighbors make the neighborhood
Over 8 years ago

Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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