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West Des Moines, IA vs Rome, NY

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- Rome spends 60.0% more per student than West Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.3% lower in Rome than in West Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rome had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IARome, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,862$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5614573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Rome    5 Reviews

M · Rome, NY

Rome, NY is one of the best places to race a family ( all ages ) or live here, or camp, be a young at heart (50+to retirement , wonderful fellowships ) and / or be a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Between Lee and Rome, I spend my almost my entire schooling life here. As a kid you never really realize how bad a place might be until you come back as an adult and go  More

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Rome, NY and vicinity is located in a beautiful natural setting in Central New York. Affordable housing and cost of living is complemented by proximity to all-season  More

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