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Springdale, AR vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 0.3% less per student than Springdale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% lower in Waco than in Springdale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 12.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springdale
 Springdale, ARWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,895  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Springdale    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a great area with good Republican Voters. Over 50% of people living here cannot be held responsible for Biden. That's all left to the  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Downtown Springdale for years and I regret buying a home here. My neighbor burns constantly and the city will not do anything to stop it. We have had  More

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Please understand that if you are attracted by low cost housing you can find it here. Just know that it would be best to be  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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