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Marshalltown, IA vs Allen, TX

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Highlights
- Allen spends 17.9% more per student than Marshalltown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% higher in Allen than in Marshalltown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allen had 19.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marshalltown
 Marshalltown, IAAllen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,902$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,140$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8004573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 8 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 9 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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