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Laredo, TX vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 33.9% more per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 53.0% higher in Poway than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 31.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo
 Laredo, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 10 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 14 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 Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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