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Bradenton, FL vs Ankeny, IA

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- Ankeny spends 18.4% more per student than Bradenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in Ankeny than in Bradenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ankeny had 12.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bradenton
 Bradenton, FLAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Bradenton    32 Reviews

Stay away from University Place in Bradenton FL (Cooper Ceek Blvd and Honore Ave.) We made the mistake of buying in this "safe" gated community according to the realtor  More

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I just bought a home in Oneco area at 11st and 53rd, Naturally my realtor said its not a bad area and not to worry but seems theres a few gangs near by and a lot of  More

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Over 10 years ago

I placed a review of Bradenton in previous comments on Bradenton, Florida. I cannot find the review. I have lived in Europe, St. Petersburg, New York, Tampa, and  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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