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Metuchen, NJ vs Pella, IA

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- Pella spends 42.5% less per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.3% higher in Pella than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pella had 1.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJPella, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,624$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,989$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4404573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
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Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Scott · Pella, IA
Very nice clean small town
Over 16 years ago

Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited  More

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