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Merrick, NY vs Davenport, IA

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- Davenport spends 56.9% less per student than Merrick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.6% higher in Davenport than in Merrick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davenport had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Merrick
 Merrick, NYDavenport, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Merrick    1 Reviews
KitKat717 · Merrick, NY
Housing
Over 17 years ago

A great place to live and raise a family. Great schools, but the cost of living is getting out of control with the taxes and utilities. Probably relocating  More

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Beverly · Davenport, IA
Mississippi River city, low cost living with lots
Over 11 years ago

Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Wayne · Davenport, IA
Best place I ever lived
Over 11 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Shawn · Davenport, IA
colleges
Over 11 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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