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Taos, NM vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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- Sault Ste. Marie spends 6.6% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% higher in Sault Ste. Marie than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sault Ste. Marie had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMSault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,147$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,679$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock38814573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  More

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