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Benson, AZ vs Monument, CO

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Highlights
- Monument spends 16.2% more per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% lower in Monument than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Monument had 10.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZMonument, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 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 9 years ago

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

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Reviews for Monument    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

if you think COS is nice, monument can't be  More

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Over 18 years ago

Monument is located about 10 miles north of the Colorado Springs city limits on I-25 cooridor. We are 2 exits north of the Air Force Academy. We enjoy a "small town"  More

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