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St. Cloud, MN vs Merrifield, MN

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- Merrifield spends 42.8% more per student than St. Cloud.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% lower in Merrifield than in St. Cloud. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Merrifield had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Cloud
 St. Cloud, MNMerrifield, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor478  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock0.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews
Marc · Andover, MN
Place to go if you’re retired
Over 4 years ago

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Emoney · Minneapolis, MN
Armpit of the state
Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Steve · Sauk Rapids, MN
Lots of Crime
Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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