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West Islip, NY vs Closter, NJ

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- Closter spends 17.6% less per student than West Islip.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.5% higher in Closter than in West Islip. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Closter had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Islip
 West Islip, NYCloster, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$26,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
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Reviews for West Islip    1 Reviews
Kyle · West Islip, NY
Meh...
Over 15 years ago

It's a nice town full of middle-class to upper-class people. Mostly white though...wish it was more integrated.  More

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Paul · Closter, NJ
Fair Quality of Life at a Steep Price
Over 19 years ago

Closter has excellent schools; a small but convenient downtown; it's fair share of green, open spaces; and close proximity to NYC. However housing prices are steep and  More

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