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McAllen, TX vs Mount Vernon, IL

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Highlights
- Mount Vernon spends 29.8% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% lower in Mount Vernon than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mount Vernon had 17.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,664$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27364573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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