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Wasco, CA vs Hoffman Estates, IL

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- Hoffman Estates spends 44.1% more per student than Wasco.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.3% lower in Hoffman Estates than in Wasco. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hoffman Estates had 46.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wasco
 Wasco, CAHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,833  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor764  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.4.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Wasco    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am a disabled 77 year old woman living in a senior apartment. My daughter lives in Bakersfield and moved me here so I could be close to my daughter and my  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Wasco for 2 years. Wasco is generally a pleasant place to live, 30 mi. NW of Bakersfield. Be forwarned about air quality -- second worst in the nation  More

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Reviews for Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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