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Blaine, MN vs Carol Stream, IL

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- Carol Stream spends 29.9% more per student than Blaine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% lower in Carol Stream than in Blaine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carol Stream had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blaine
 Blaine, MNCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,905  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor835  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Blaine    4 Reviews
Ethan · Blaine, MN
One of the best cities to raise a family in the TC
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Blaine since 2016 and this city is growing rapidly and has become Anoka County's most populous city currently at 65K. It has tons of eat outs, shops, bike  More

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mylin · Minneapolis, MN
blaine
Over 12 years ago

a peaceful place to live and very lots of friendly people.   More

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Leah · North Pole, AK
Born and raised--- and haven't seen better
Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Blaine, MN, and having been all over the country now and living in Alaska currently, I have found that my high school education was much better  More

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews
Ismael · Carol Stream, IL
Great Place to Live but...
Over 13 years ago

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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