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Westcliffe, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 53.0% less per student than Westcliffe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in Taos than in Westcliffe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 11.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westcliffe
 Westcliffe, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,149  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor222  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Westcliffe    4 Reviews

I’ve lived here for almost 2 years. Everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful. The winters are long. But the snow does come and go. The mountains are breathtaking with  More

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Beautiful area with great local ranch folks. We just bought a small ranch property and are fleeing Colorado Springs, which is being overrun by blue state refugees from  More

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Kindof the unknown town near Pueblo, Florence, and CO Springs that people are starting to discover. With Colony lakes, a reservoir, Bishops Castle, the Royal Gorge, and  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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