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Springfield, MO vs Magnolia, TX

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Highlights
- Magnolia spends 6.7% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.9% higher in Magnolia than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Magnolia had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOMagnolia, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,677$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,696$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Magnolia    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

A great country kind of place to live with moderate costs and proximity to Houston although population growth is  More

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Over 19 years ago

Magnolia is a safe and great place to raise a family. Magnolia ISD is one of the top school districts in Texas. There are a lot of great golf courses located near  More

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Over 19 years ago

The area northwest of Houston is growing rapidly with new businesses and  More

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