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Mount Ida, AR vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 3.2% less per student than Mount Ida.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 96.2% higher in Benson than in Mount Ida. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 14.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mount Ida
 Mount Ida, ARBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,473  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.32.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Mount Ida    2 Reviews
Betty · Naples, FL
Beautiful peaceful mountain town
Over 3 years ago

I love this beautiful mountain city. Beautiful scenery. Small town. It is surrounded by crystal mines and gem mines. It is up and coming. There is a stage with bluegrass  More

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Linda · Mount Ida, AR
Life Quality
Over 9 years ago

Mount Ida is small with not a lot to do unless you attend church or like water sports. The chiggers and ticks are to unbearable enjoy the outdoors. The weather in late  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews
Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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