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Indian River, MI vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 81.6% more per student than Indian River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% lower in Brainerd than in Indian River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 6.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indian River
 Indian River, MIBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,170  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor1328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Indian River    1 Reviews
jon  · Indian River, MI
Indian river
Over 15 years ago

ive lived in indian river for 11 years and im now 16 its a great place live and its a awesome place to go to school i love  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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