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Mercer Island, WA vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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- Cape Elizabeth spends 11.4% less per student than Mercer Island.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.3% lower in Cape Elizabeth than in Mercer Island. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cape Elizabeth had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mercer Island
 Mercer Island, WACape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Mercer Island    4 Reviews
Megan · Mercer Island, WA
Nice place to live with great schools
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a wonderful family community. It feels much more "small town" than a city even though it has a population of 20,000+. People say hello and watch out  More

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A resident · Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island - Is there a "there" there?
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a suburb of Seattle, located on an island in Lake Washington. The best thing about Mercer Island is its strategically central location relative to the  More

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A resident · Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island, WA - a suburb on an island
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a suburb of Seattle, located on an island in Lake Washington. The best thing about Mercer Island is its strategically central location relative to the  More

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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews
Cassandra · Cape Elizabeth, ME
Town of Many Resources and Beautiful Landscapes
Over 13 years ago

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Cassandra · Cape Elizabeth, ME
Cape Elizabeth
Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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