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Laredo, TX vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 27.4% less per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.1% higher in Yuma than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 18.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo

Education
 Laredo, TXYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,219$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503$7,882$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,186$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.822.3616.23
 Students per Librarian56814134573
 Students per Counselor339502530
 Grade School Educ.16.1%7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%9.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.69.7%82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%24.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%20.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.5%6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 12 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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ZIPS IN LAREDO, TEXAS
78046 78045 78041 78043 78040
ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365

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