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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Lexington Park, MD

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- Lexington Park spends 5.2% less per student than Cedar Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% higher in Lexington Park than in Cedar Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lexington Park had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IALexington Park, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,242$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,245$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6384573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Lexington Park    10 Reviews

Lexington Park, MD is a great place to live. Very peaceful with lots of nature and restaurants. The people here are nice and friendly  More

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I've lived here for going on 4 years now. Initially moved here for work after I transitioned out of the military, and actively trying to leave. Inflation in this area is  More

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Over 10 years ago

If you enjoy being outdoors and near/on water in particular, the summers are very nice in southern Maryland. Several state parks in the immediate area and of course two  More

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