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Spearfish, SD vs La Mirada, CA

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- La Mirada spends 55.3% more per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 70.8% higher in La Mirada than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- La Mirada had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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