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Wallace, ID vs Moscow, ID

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- Moscow spends 2.9% less per student than Wallace.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in Moscow than in Wallace. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moscow had 5.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wallace
 Wallace, IDMoscow, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,953  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5634573
 Students per Counselor484  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
Reviews for Wallace    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Great small town. Historic and beautiful and wedged between mountains and green trees. Great little commercial district that includes the famous Red Light Garage and  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have a an annual retreat in Wallace each year. Always a great time. Very unpretentious and extremely affordable. With out doubt the best snow we've experienced. The  More

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Over 20 years ago

Wallace was the stand-in for the mythical town of Dante's Peak in the Pierce Brosnan film of the same name, about a Pacific Northwest town obliterated by a volcanic  More

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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