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Taos, NM vs Tolleson, AZ

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- Tolleson spends 30.3% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.0% higher in Tolleson than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tolleson had 21.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMTolleson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock20.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock68.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Tolleson    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Live in a 1 acre sub w/ horse priv & irrigation south of I-10 & 91st Ave known as Tolsun Farms. Nice place for family and access, many new area bus. growing w/ expansion  More

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