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Apache Junction, AZ vs Rio Rico, AZ

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- Rio Rico spends 9.5% less per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% higher in Rio Rico than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rico had 4.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZRio Rico, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,085$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,506$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock24894573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A retirement Town
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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kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
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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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robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

tell me about drug  More

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Reviews for Rio Rico    1 Reviews
Maurita · Rio Rico, AZ
Quiet Community in the Hills
Over 6 years ago

We retired here from Maine about 5 years ago to leave the cold & damp behind. Here it is warm & dry most of the time, little humidity, not many flies, mosquitoes, etc.   More

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