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McAllen, TX vs Sioux City, IA

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- Sioux City spends 3.8% more per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% higher in Sioux City than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXSioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%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 Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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