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West Des Moines, IA vs New Haven, CT

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- New Haven spends 61.9% more per student than West Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% lower in New Haven than in West Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Haven had 11.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%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 New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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