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Springfield, MO vs Mill Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Mill Valley spends 68.7% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 54.3% higher in Mill Valley than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mill Valley had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%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 Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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