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Waukee, IA vs Missouri Valley, IA

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- Missouri Valley spends 9.9% less per student than Waukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% lower in Missouri Valley than in Waukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Missouri Valley had 12.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Waukee
 Waukee, IAMissouri Valley, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,160$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,465  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5284573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews
bosoxfan · Waukee, IA
nice place tolive
Over 17 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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Abhd · Waukee, IA
Small Town Turned Suburbia
Over 20 years ago

It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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Reviews for Missouri Valley    1 Reviews
Margaret · Northglenn, CO
Wonderful town.
Over 6 years ago

I grew up here and wish I had never left. The people are warm, friendly, and kind. It is a seriously great place to raise your children, find a church, sit on your front  More

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