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Spencer, IA vs Galesburg, IL

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- Galesburg spends 24.9% more per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% lower in Galesburg than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galesburg had 10.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IAGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,500$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,456$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13454573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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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
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Over 15 years ago

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

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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