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West Des Moines, IA vs Holland, MI

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- Holland spends 5.8% less per student than West Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Holland than in West Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Holland had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IAHolland, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,462$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,266$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9244573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Holland    11 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Like anywhere there is the good and dark side to living there. Having lived in the area before, going away for a while, and moving back in 2011 I have seen both. The  More

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I wanted to write this helpful addenum to my earlier comment about the city I work in, and the comminity I live in, nearby. Earlier on,I was being a little too negative.  More

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Over 14 years ago

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