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Ruidoso, NM vs West Monroe, LA

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- West Monroe spends 18.6% less per student than Ruidoso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% higher in West Monroe than in Ruidoso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Monroe had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMWest Monroe, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,043$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,942$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3254573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews
Miriam · Ruidoso Downs, NM
Love It!
Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Miriam · Ruidoso Downs, NM
Lovely scenery
Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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William · Houston, TX
Amazing, don't be a “rude Texan”
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for West Monroe    3 Reviews
kaye · Hopkinsville, KY
moving
Over 13 years ago

houses for  More

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connie · Monroe, LA
Life
Over 18 years ago

I was born and raised in West Monroe. I currently reside in Monroe, but I teach in West Monroe. There are pros and cons about West Monroe like anywhere else you may  More

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Kevin · West Monroe, LA
Recreation
Over 18 years ago

This town is very sports oriented, therefore if your child doesn't play a sport there isn't very much to do  More

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