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University Park, MD vs Takoma Park, MD

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- Takoma Park spends 12.1% more per student than University Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Takoma Park than in University Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Takoma Park had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to University Park
 University Park, MDTakoma Park, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,913  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor338  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.79.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.4%1.5%
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Kathleen · Takoma Park, MD
Buyer Beware
Over 10 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 17 years ago

Very  More

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mr · Silver Spring, MD
Convenient to Metro
Over 18 years ago

Walk to the Metro, to stores, to  More

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