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Apache Junction, AZ vs Melbourne, FL

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- Melbourne spends 6.7% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.6% lower in Melbourne than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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