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Republic, MO vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 18.3% more per student than Republic.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.6% higher in Spencer than in Republic. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Republic
 Republic, MOSpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Republic    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

This is a peaceful place to live. with a very low crime  More

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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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