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Katy, TX vs Laredo, TX

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- Laredo spends 4.7% less per student than Katy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% lower in Laredo than in Katy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laredo had 26.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Katy
 Katy, TXLaredo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,139  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,186$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5684573
 Students per Counselor473  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Katy    24 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Katy is so nice. It is spread out in the typical Houston way, but I really enjoyed all of the Asian restaurants, shopping, and churches. Great place to raise a family.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here my entire life, Great  More

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My kids has been it this school since it opened. It was great at first until they kept changing hands in principle. They had great plans but never get carried out. The  More

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Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 13 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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