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Mechanic Falls, ME vs Schenectady, NY

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Highlights
- Schenectady spends 50.2% more per student than Mechanic Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% higher in Schenectady than in Mechanic Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Schenectady had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mechanic Falls
 Mechanic Falls, MESchenectady, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,050$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,737  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,638$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor313  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Mechanic Falls    1 Reviews

I’ve lived in Mechanic Falls for 3 years and really enjoy. The small town environment and great school system combine to create an excellent place to raise a family. In  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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