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Marion, IL vs Plantation, FL

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- Plantation spends 10.4% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% higher in Plantation than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Plantation had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, ILPlantation, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,723$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,249$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7214573
 Students per Counselor542  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews
Rosalyn · Ogden, UT
crime
Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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josh · Marion, IL
marion growth ideas
Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Reviews for Plantation    16 Reviews
Gail · Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL
Do your homework or just avoid
Over 5 years ago

I lived there for 25 years and it used to be awesome but it has gone downhill a LOT the past 10 years and a lot of people are leaving for that reason or would if they  More

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Janet · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cost of Living
Over 13 years ago

Job and real estate markets still sluggish and we are finding it difficult to get  More

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Elvin · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Recreational
Over 14 years ago

Great place to live. Good place for shopping, golfing and schools. central location in respect  More

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