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Yakima, WA vs Big River, CA

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- Big River spends 10.2% less per student than Yakima.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.9% higher in Big River than in Yakima. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big River had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yakima
 Yakima, WABig River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor432  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 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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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 9 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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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

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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