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Edina, MN vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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- Arroyo Grande spends 17.6% less per student than Edina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.9% higher in Arroyo Grande than in Edina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arroyo Grande had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edina
 Edina, MNArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,406  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor533  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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