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Monroe, LA vs Irving, TX

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Highlights
- Irving spends 9.4% more per student than Monroe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% lower in Irving than in Monroe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Irving had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Monroe
 Monroe, LAIrving, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,078  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor578  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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Reviews for Irving    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

It's a decent place to live  More

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Good schools and jobs here! I highly recommend it!! Love Los Colinas in  More

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I have never been to a school where the teachers were more committed to helping students be the most successful they could be. The students here are held to high  More

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