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Cottonwood, AZ vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- McAllen spends 21.4% more per student than Cottonwood.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% lower in McAllen than in Cottonwood. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McAllen had 14.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cottonwood

Education
 Cottonwood, AZMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,873$11,990$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,836$11,138$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,986$6,412$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5415.1116.23
 Students per Librarian33676384573
 Students per Counselor869359530
 Grade School Educ.3.4%12.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%10.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.5%77.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.8%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.9%6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.8%31.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.6%7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%2.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.5%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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