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Blue Earth, MN vs Marshalltown, IA

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- Marshalltown spends 16.0% less per student than Blue Earth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% lower in Marshalltown than in Blue Earth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marshalltown had 12.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blue Earth
 Blue Earth, MNMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,636$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,202  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8044573
 Students per Counselor1074  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Jaz · Montour, IA
This is a great place to live (with a few caveats)
Over 7 years ago

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Brandon · Marshalltown, IA
Lowly Iowan City
Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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marge · Marshalltown, IA
on the decline
Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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