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Springfield, VA vs Big Bear City, CA

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Highlights
- Big Bear City spends 16.5% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 68.2% higher in Big Bear City than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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