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St. Joseph, MO vs Waxahachie, TX

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- Waxahachie spends 17.6% more per student than St. Joseph.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Waxahachie than in St. Joseph. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waxahachie had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Joseph
 St. Joseph, MOWaxahachie, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,299$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,850$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11014573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Waxahachie    4 Reviews

Hard to believe the cost difference when you compare Dallas, TX to West Sacramento, CA and then Waxahachie, TX to West Sacramento, CA. I did not think there would be  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate here does get hot but there is always a breeze here to help offset the heat. The people of Waxahachie are very friendly and helpful. The schools are  More

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Over 18 years ago

Waxahachie has many fine qualities as far as a nice, family oriented place to live. The schools here are top rated and the teachers are extraordinary. We have many of  More

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