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McAllen, TX vs San Angelo, TX

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- San Angelo spends 9.0% less per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.6% lower in San Angelo than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Angelo had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXSan Angelo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,588$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11754573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 San Angelo    10 Reviews

San Angelo isn't for everyone. There. I said it. If you are most comfortable in a big city, like to indulge in brick-and-mortar higher-end shopping, demand a $50  More

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I moved here to start my career. While I had realized I’d have to move to a rural town due to my career field being saturated, I wasn’t quite prepared for this  More

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Over 7 years ago

To each his own and all that but I must respectfully forewarn incoming military newcomers and dependents who don't prefer small towns: this place is kind of a drag.  More

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