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Springfield, MO vs Bellevue, WA

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Highlights
- Bellevue spends 60.3% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.1% higher in Bellevue than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bellevue had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOBellevue, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Bellevue    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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