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Cottage Grove, MN vs Valrico, FL

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- Valrico spends 28.0% less per student than Cottage Grove.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% lower in Valrico than in Cottage Grove. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Valrico had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cottage Grove
 Cottage Grove, MNValrico, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,103$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,957  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,009$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10264573
 Students per Counselor702  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 20 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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Reviews for Valrico    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am looking at Valrico stats and shows updated in June 2014. How often do you  More

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Over 14 years ago

Valrico is a great place to live. The city is located near major cities like Tampa and Orlando. It provides all the conviences a family  More

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Over 16 years ago

Check the neighborhood GOOD before moving.. What seemed good on paper to us, turned out to be a cul-de-sac of bullies and clicks that refuse to accept new people. I'm  More

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