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McAllen, TX vs Pine Bush, NY

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- Pine Bush spends 133.0% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.6% lower in Pine Bush than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pine Bush had 19.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXPine Bush, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$27,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,307$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7734573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Pine Bush    4 Reviews

I be lived in Pine Bush for 5 years and I learned a lot along the way. It has everything you need and nothing more in the town.My biggest gripe is the taxes! Pine Bush  More

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Over 13 years ago

Nice Place to live. Little for 20 somethings  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pine Bush is the ideal place to live; country setting yet close enough to major highways for commuting. Although the area is continually growing it retains a small town  More

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