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East Providence, RI vs Gloucester, MA

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- Gloucester spends 8.7% more per student than East Providence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% lower in Gloucester than in East Providence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gloucester had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to East Providence
 East Providence, RIGloucester, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,362  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,919$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5304573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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Reviews for Gloucester    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I would first like to say that i found this web site to be incredibly informative. i moved to the States a few years ago from Australia and it is difficult to get a  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived here for 7 1/2 years and the natural light is incredible. Many artists have spoken on it for years and after awhile you really begin to appreciate and  More

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