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Miami Lakes, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 10.7% less per student than Miami Lakes.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Ocala than in Miami Lakes. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Miami Lakes
 Miami Lakes, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,524  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Miami Lakes    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Miami Lakes is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The town incorporated in 2000, and became Miami-Dade's 31st municipality. There are 23  More

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Miami Lakes is a great place to raise a family. It is a VERY safe neighborhood. It does not really matter if you leave your window open all night just for fresh air.   More

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Miami Lakes was incorporated in December, 2000, becoming one of 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The community features winding tree-shaded streets, and numerous  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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