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Surprise, AZ vs Sandia Heights, NM

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- Sandia Heights spends 21.9% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% lower in Sandia Heights than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sandia Heights had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZSandia Heights, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8254573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews
George · Surprise, AZ
Worst cell phone reception in Az.
Over 1 years ago

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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Lisa · Surprise, AZ
Wouldn't live anywhere else!
Over 5 years ago

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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Chris · Surprise, AZ
Surprise Law Enforcement
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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