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Richland, MO vs Monroe, CT

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Highlights
- Monroe spends 81.3% more per student than Richland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% lower in Monroe than in Richland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Monroe had 15.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Richland
 Richland, MOMonroe, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,425  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor343  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Richland    1 Reviews

I grew up in this small town and I have to tell you there are no good things about the town except when you see it in the rear view mirror as you leave. School system  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 16 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 16 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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