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- Denison spends 40.3% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.0% lower in Denison than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Denison had 16.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXDenison, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,827$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,524$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12994573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Denison    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I grew up here and left over 30 years ago. Back then there was a promise (a hope, spark) that Dallas would be here soon... that stopped in Sherman. The town does not  More

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Denison is not far removed from the old west cowboy culture. Jeans, boots and baseball hats are the dress for everything. The downtown area closes at 5 p.m. Road signs  More

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Over 19 years ago

Denison definitely has four seasons, although the spring and fall can sometimes be brief. Temperatures in the summer can soar above 100 while winter usually always  More

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