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Spencer, IA vs St. Joseph, MO

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- St. Joseph spends 23.6% less per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.5% lower in St. Joseph than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IASt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18884573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 St. Joseph    6 Reviews
Bianca · St. Joseph, MO
The truth about starting over in St Joseph MO
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Deanna · St. Joseph, MO
Overview
Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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Charles · St. Joseph, MO
Still not hitting the mark when it comes to capita
Over 17 years ago

For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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