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Cooper City, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- Merritt Island spends 8.6% less per student than Cooper City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% lower in Merritt Island than in Cooper City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Merritt Island had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cooper City
 Cooper City, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,998  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Cooper City    7 Reviews
Steve · Hollywood, FL
Great schools, parks, close to everything
Over 3 years ago

We moved here in 2018. I have to say, having lived all over the world, this is the best place if you can afford it. The only downside is the cost of living is high. For  More

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Risa · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A great little town in a big city!
Over 16 years ago

We have had the fortune of living in Cooper City for the last couple of years. The military moves us frequently and we are sad to be leaving this wonderful little  More

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Alison · Hollywood, FL
Very family-friendly
Over 17 years ago

Wonderful parks and lots to do for  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews
Deborah · Merritt Island, FL
Generally pretty good
Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Bp · Merritt Island, FL
Florida livng
Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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sregan7 · Merritt Island, FL
ARCHITECTURE
Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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