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Sierra Madre, CA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 16.3% less per student than Sierra Madre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.8% lower in Omaha than in Sierra Madre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 8.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sierra Madre
 Sierra Madre, CAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.63.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Sierra Madre    2 Reviews

Sierra Madre is a great place to live if you enjoy a small town atmosphere while being close to the vibrancy of a big city. It has nice restaurants, boutique shops and  More

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Over 21 years ago

Sierra Madre is still much a 1950's town. We still help out our neighbors, we have block parties to get acquained with new neighbors, and it's just a happy, friendly  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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