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McAllen, TX vs Homer, AK

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- Homer spends 55.4% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% higher in Homer than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Homer had 23.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXHomer, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,627$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,414$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5714573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%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 Homer    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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