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Slidell, LA vs Missouri Valley, IA

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- Missouri Valley spends 13.7% more per student than Slidell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.8% lower in Missouri Valley than in Slidell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Missouri Valley had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Slidell
 Slidell, LAMissouri Valley, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,160$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,092  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5284573
 Students per Counselor457  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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Reviews for Missouri Valley    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I grew up here and wish I had never left. The people are warm, friendly, and kind. It is a seriously great place to raise your children, find a church, sit on your front  More

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