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Hamden, CT vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 34.5% less per student than Hamden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in Taos than in Hamden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hamden
 Hamden, CTTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Hamden    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Crime is very low in my town the Police Officers live in the town so they care more about their  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have worked at seven different elementary schools, not including my student teaching experiences, and Wintergreen by far surpasses them on every level. We are  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sounds like this is a great city . Change and Diversity are both good and are what makes America what it is today. Prior to having committed to relocating, perhaps you  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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