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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Spencer, IA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland spends 20.1% more per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.1% higher in Oakland than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oakland had 11.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IAOakland, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 4 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
Politics
Over 16 years ago

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

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 4 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 5 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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