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Spencer, IA vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell spends 15.5% less per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% higher in Roswell than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roswell had 17.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IARoswell, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,506$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,269$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4464573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Roswell    17 Reviews
John · Tampa, FL
Intreguing yet united.
Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Pamela · Richland Hills, TX
Not a place to call home
Over 4 years ago

Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Claudius · Olympia, WA
Southwestern jewel!
Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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