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West Des Moines, IA vs Owasso, OK

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- Owasso spends 23.1% less per student than West Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.7% higher in Owasso than in West Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Owasso had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IAOwasso, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,987$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,073$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6584573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Owasso    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I Love living in Owasoo and Hate the fact I will have to move to Texas, My last 23 years in Owasso have been some of the best in my  More

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Over 19 years ago

There are so many new houses popping up in Owasso. What used to be vacant land is now being tilled up and sectioned off for builders. Great place to live and start a  More

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Over 19 years ago

....north of Tulsa. Most residents work in Tulsa and make the drive home daily. The town is booming, soon you won't have to go to Tulsa for anything....good shopping,  More

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