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Pasadena, TX vs Pearland, TX

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Highlights
- Pearland spends 16.3% more per student than Pasadena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.9% lower in Pearland than in Pasadena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pearland had 31.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pasadena
 Pasadena, TXPearland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,921$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,139  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor473  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pasadena    10 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

For starters I'm an African American, I'm a military veteran honorably discharged , I'm a tax payer and new home owner I'm married with 3 children. I'm from Chicago  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have noticed that more and more people living in Pasadena, Texas park in their yards and I have seen a number of them even driving and parking on our side walks. It's  More

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I am considering a move to Pasadena now, but am concerned about the apparent lack of money being spent on the infrastructure. The roads are in dire need of repair and  More

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Reviews for Pearland    8 Reviews

Pearland is truly the epitome of suburban planning gone wrong. Roads are curved for no reason, especially the ones near HEB. Piecemeal planning of retail, dining, etc.  More

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I've lived here for 7 years now. It's one of the most boring places I've ever lived. Yes, it's great for kids since it has good schools, but that's about it. If you want  More

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Safe and growing suburb, with quick access to downtown Houston. Excellent restaurants, school districts, and parks for the kids.  More

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