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Renton, WA vs St. Paul, MN

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Highlights
- St. Paul spends 0.4% more per student than Renton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% lower in St. Paul than in Renton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Paul had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Renton
 Renton, WASt. Paul, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,143$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,276$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12124573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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Reviews for St. Paul    24 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

St Paul is a nice city to live, especially for raising a family. I am a transplant, moving here 33 years ago at the age of 26. I am self employed in the remodeling  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and I’m 50+. As you get older the humidity is unbearable and the mosquitoes seem to get bigger?! I can count on one hand how  More

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Over 8 years ago

The MPA community is the most at home I have ever felt.  More

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