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McAllen, TX vs Lampasas, TX

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- Lampasas spends 8.0% less per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Lampasas than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lampasas had 12.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXLampasas, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,028$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,914$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18704573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 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 11 years ago

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Reviews for Lampasas    2 Reviews

I lived her 14 months and will state there is nothing here. It is a semi country down. Not much class some good churches not the best medical care. Only one HEB and a  More

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Lampasas Texas combines electric, water, sewer, and trash in one bill. The electric alone for a 1300 sq ft house with 1 person living in it is $282.00 a month. The  More

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