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Surprise, AZ vs Bellevue, WA

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Highlights
- Bellevue spends 90.0% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% higher in Bellevue than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bellevue had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise

Education
 Surprise, AZBellevue, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$14,996$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2418.5316.23
 Students per Librarian23489894573
 Students per Counselor718455530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%2.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.5%95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%11.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.8%5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%70.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.5%25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%4.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%4.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Bellevue    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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