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McAllen, TX vs Rockford, MI

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Highlights
- Rockford spends 22.3% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.5% higher in Rockford than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 22.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen

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 McAllen, TXRockford, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,990$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,412$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.111716.23
 Students per Librarian63811244573
 Students per Counselor359681530
 Grade School Educ.12.9%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%2.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.77.0%94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%21.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.6%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%48.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.0%15.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.4%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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