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Yakima, WA vs Arlington, TX

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Highlights
- Arlington spends 16.5% less per student than Yakima.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.3% lower in Arlington than in Yakima. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yakima

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 Yakima, WAArlington, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,346$13,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,566$9,823$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,790$5,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.6614.6916.23
 Students per Librarian16488894573
 Students per Counselor432365530
 Grade School Educ.12.3%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%7.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.75.5%85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%22.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.2%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901
ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total

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