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Springfield, MO vs Clifton Park, NY

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- Clifton Park spends 81.4% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in Clifton Park than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clifton Park had 5.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOClifton Park, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,706$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,993$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7974573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 3 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 5 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 Clifton Park    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My town is a lovely town, good neighborhood, but this past winter extended over 7 months. That is not good for me; may please others   More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a nice  More

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Except for the winters, Clifton Park is a great place to live. It's situated midway between Albany and Saratoga Springs so shopping, restaurants, recreation, and  More

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