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Sterling, IL vs Loves Park, IL

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Highlights
- Loves Park spends 8.5% less per student than Sterling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% higher in Loves Park than in Sterling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Loves Park had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sterling
 Sterling, ILLoves Park, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,393$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,926  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,283$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7954573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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Reviews for Loves Park    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Reasonably priced real estate, groceries. Gas prices often the highest in  More

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