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Laredo, TX vs Muskegon, MI

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- Muskegon spends 16.6% more per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.9% higher in Muskegon than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Muskegon had 24.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo
 Laredo, TXMuskegon, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,247$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,666$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8714573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%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 Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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