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South Portland, ME vs East Providence, RI

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Highlights
- East Providence spends 4.6% more per student than South Portland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in East Providence than in South Portland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East Providence had 10.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to South Portland
 South Portland, MEEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for South Portland    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The Greater Portland area has a very livable climate in the summer, some of spring & fall, but winters are usually a bear. There's lots of outdoor things to do nearby  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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