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McAllen, TX vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto spends 17.2% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.3% higher in Modesto than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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