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Los Lunas, NM vs Las Cruces, NM

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Highlights
- Las Cruces spends 6.6% more per student than Los Lunas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.4% lower in Las Cruces than in Los Lunas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Las Cruces had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Lunas
 Los Lunas, NMLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,119  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,484$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19124573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Los Lunas    3 Reviews

The Village of Los Lunas used to be a very sought out place to live. Great Schools, friendly people, and beautiful country living with the enjoyment of privacy. Now, I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boring is the word that comes to mind regarding Los Lunas. Moved here two years ago from Arizona. If you want to do anything you have to drive 25 miles to Albuquerque.  More

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Over 18 years ago

i grew up here but moved away to another city when i was married. now i have moved back and i have found that rents are very low in a lot of places here. the people are  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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