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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Springfield, VA vs New Bedford, MA

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- New Bedford spends 15.6% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.2% lower in New Bedford than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Bedford had 12.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,937$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5294573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
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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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
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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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 13 years ago

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

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews
David · New Bedford, MA
Gritty mostly, quaint Downtown, high addictions
Over 4 years ago

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Lincoln · New Bedford, MA
Winters
Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Dale · New Bedford, MA
It is what you make it
Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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