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La Mirada, CA vs Port St. Lucie, FL

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- Port St. Lucie spends 35.8% less per student than La Mirada.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.3% lower in Port St. Lucie than in La Mirada. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port St. Lucie had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to La Mirada
 La Mirada, CAPort St. Lucie, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,181$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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Reviews for Port St. Lucie    53 Reviews

Been here since 2017 and have enjoyed it very much. This is not a 'Big City', so if you're looking for all the big city trappings move on. It's quiet. I have  More

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Raymond · 
Over 5 years ago

We have visited four times and love it so much that we purchased a home here, and move in two weeks! Lets see first the good things. Beautiful weather year around.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Where do I begin. Been here for a few years now and just waiting to retire so I can concentrate on other places. Didn't take more than a year to figure this place out  More

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