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Shelby township, MI vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 12.0% more per student than Shelby township.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% higher in Spencer than in Shelby township. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Shelby township
 Shelby township, MISpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor685  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Shelby Township    3 Reviews
Maiesha · Utica, MI
Four seasons
Over 12 years ago

We have the opportunity to enjoy four beautiful seasons. Fall is gorgeous and my favorite time here in  More

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Mike · Utica, MI
Looking for a small community
Over 14 years ago

Too much  More

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cl · Utica, MI
a nice place to live
Over 17 years ago

Shelby Twp, being our residence for the past 14 years has overall been a great place to raise a family. There is great community spirit. The school systems tends to be  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

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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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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