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Melrose, MA vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove spends 3.7% more per student than Melrose.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% higher in Buffalo Grove than in Melrose. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buffalo Grove had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Melrose
 Melrose, MABuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews
Roy · Framingham, MA
great community
Over 12 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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