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Springfield, MO vs Libertyville, IL

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Highlights
- Libertyville spends 95.3% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Libertyville than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Libertyville had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOLibertyville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 Libertyville    4 Reviews

Very down to earth town, I love it that Libertyville is an upscale town with not so snobby people. I am very happy with raising my kids in this town. We have lived here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small community on edge of a big  More

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Over 18 years ago

From the farmer's market and the restaurants to the forest preserves and schools. People are friendly and life is good here in  More

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