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St. Louis, MO vs Trenton, IL

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- Trenton spends 15.2% less per student than St. Louis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.4% higher in Trenton than in St. Louis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trenton had 6.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Louis
 St. Louis, MOTrenton, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,966$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,533$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12784573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock19.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews
Darren · Northwoods, MO
As a life time resident, I have mixed feelings...
Over 1 years ago

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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David · Larkspur, CO
St. Louis is a diamond in the rough...
Over 3 years ago

This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Jeff · Overland, MO
Great friendly city
Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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Reviews for Trenton    2 Reviews
Crime Victim · Trenton, IL
TOO MUCH CRIME
Over 12 years ago

I have been a victim of way too many crimes in the 8 years I've been here. Not much is done about it. I live a quiet life, keep to myself, not involved in drugs, the  More

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Crime Victim · Trenton, IL
TOO MUCH CRIME
Over 12 years ago

I have been a victim of way too many crimes in the 8 years I've been here. Not much is done about it. I live a quiet life, keep to myself, not involved in drugs, the  More

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