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Redwood Falls, MN vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines spends 7.7% less per student than Redwood Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.1% higher in West Des Moines than in Redwood Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Redwood Falls
 Redwood Falls, MNWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,800  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor483  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Redwood Falls    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It is very very cold here in the  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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