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Springfield, MO vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara spends 47.0% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 67.9% higher in Santa Clara than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clara had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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