2025 Compare Cities Education:
Laredo, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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Highlights
- Melbourne spends 12.3% less per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% higher in Melbourne than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had 32.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo
 Laredo, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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