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West Des Moines, IA vs Stockton, CA

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- Stockton spends 0.4% more per student than West Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.3% higher in Stockton than in West Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stockton had 19.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IAStockton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,344$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,464$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock234364573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
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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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
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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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 18 years ago

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 Stockton    39 Reviews
Roveto · Stockton, CA
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Over 4 years ago

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M · Stockton, CA
Screw Stockton.
Over 5 years ago

Since living here, i have been subjected to several hate crimes, and for NO REASON. spent week at french camp county hospital, after being beaten in a coma by group of  More

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Mark · Stockton, CA
Stockton - Good if you live in the right area
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Stockton, CA for 10 of the last 11 years. I’ve lived in Sacramento, Vacaville, Los Angeles and Monterey in California. I’ve also lived in Duluth, Minnesota  More

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