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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho spends 13.6% less per student than Cedar Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% higher in Rio Rancho than in Cedar Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cedar Rapids

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 Cedar Rapids, IARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,072$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730$10,727$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,206$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.715.1616.23
 Students per Librarian4429434573
 Students per Counselor365705530
 Grade School Educ.1.8%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.8%94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%26.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.5%12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%31.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%1.3%1.5%

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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 3 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 Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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