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Benson, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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Highlights
- Catalina spends 0.3% less per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.8% lower in Catalina than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Catalina had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson

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 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,785$10,756$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247$8,897$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,892$4,785$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.8916.6616.23
 Students per Librarian314114474573
 Students per Counselor485519530
 Grade School Educ.5.4%2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%7.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.6%90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%28.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.8%8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%30.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.2.8%8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.5%3.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 8 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 17 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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85602 85627
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