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Sammamish, WA vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 46.3% less per student than Sammamish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% higher in Benson than in Sammamish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 10.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sammamish
 Sammamish, WABenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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