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McAllen, TX vs Garland, TX

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Highlights
- Garland spends 9.9% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% lower in Garland than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garland had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen

Education
 McAllen, TXGarland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,990$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138$10,291$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,412$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1115.0116.23
 Students per Librarian6389714573
 Students per Counselor359361530
 Grade School Educ.12.9%11.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%10.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.77.0%78.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%22.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.6%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%23.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.0%6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.4%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 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 10 years ago

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Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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Over 11 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

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78501 78504 78503
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75040 75043 75044 75042 75041

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