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Sparks, NV vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 26.3% less per student than Sparks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% higher in Apache Junction than in Sparks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sparks
 Sparks, NVApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,842  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews
Dave · Sparks, NV
My town
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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Cassie · Sparks, NV
What do I think about living in sparks, Nevada
Over 14 years ago

LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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MG · Sparks, NV
Weather here is great!
Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A retirement Town
Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
aj
Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

tell me about drug  More

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