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Big Rapids, MI vs Mariposa, CA

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Highlights
- Mariposa spends 19.2% more per student than Big Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% higher in Mariposa than in Big Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mariposa had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Rapids
 Big Rapids, MIMariposa, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,810$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,586  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor985  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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