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McAllen, TX vs Willis, TX

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Highlights
- Willis spends 2.6% less per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Willis than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Willis had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXWillis, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,677$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,696$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock19.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock71.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.3%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 Willis    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Its a great place, just outside of houston it is just the right distance from everything where you dont feel consumed by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

well, i've lived in willis for approx. 12 years, and i've got to say, this is one of the greatest towns to live in!!!! it's still small, but growing by leaps and bounds.  More

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