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Gainesville, FL vs Miami Lakes, FL

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- Miami Lakes spends 2.3% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Miami Lakes than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Miami Lakes had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLMiami Lakes, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,839$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,809$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27244573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Miami Lakes    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Miami Lakes is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The town incorporated in 2000, and became Miami-Dade's 31st municipality. There are 23  More

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Miami Lakes is a great place to raise a family. It is a VERY safe neighborhood. It does not really matter if you leave your window open all night just for fresh air.   More

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Miami Lakes was incorporated in December, 2000, becoming one of 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The community features winding tree-shaded streets, and numerous  More

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