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Surprise, AZ vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 28.9% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% lower in Kalispell than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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 11 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 Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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