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Spokane Valley, WA vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines spends 24.0% more per student than Spokane Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Des Plaines than in Spokane Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Des Plaines had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spokane Valley
 Spokane Valley, WADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,157  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.54  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Spokane Valley    2 Reviews
Samantha · Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley and the surrounding areas
Over 6 years ago

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Lisa · Spokane Valley, WA
Neighbors make the neighborhood
Over 8 years ago

Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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