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Takoma Park, MD vs Lewes, DE

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- Lewes spends 12.5% less per student than Takoma Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in Lewes than in Takoma Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lewes had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Takoma Park
 Takoma Park, MDLewes, DEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,270$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,970$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock24834573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Takoma Park    4 Reviews
Kathleen · Takoma Park, MD
Buyer Beware
Over 11 years ago

I have been a resident of Takoma Park since 1987. During that time, I have watched it change from a haven for artists and musicians to a yuppified, pretentious,  More

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Cynthia · Takoma Park, MD
liberal
Over 18 years ago

Very  More

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mr · Silver Spring, MD
Convenient to Metro
Over 19 years ago

Walk to the Metro, to stores, to  More

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Reviews for Lewes    4 Reviews
Don · Lewes, DE
Excellent place to live and retire to
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

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Kathleen · Rehoboth Beach, DE
An excellent choice for retireees
Over 12 years ago

Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

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Bp · Lewes, DE
Low taxes abound!
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  More

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