Sentences with phrase «rate than most other states»

Under her leadership, Mississippi has initiated aggressive education reforms that have increased literacy skills in pre-K through the 3rd grade, pushed student achievement on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to improve at a faster rate than most other states, and increased the graduation rate to an all - time high of 83 percent.

Not exact matches

In the United States, Japan, Russia, and most countries in Europe, populations are aging, some at much faster rates than others.

Oklahoma (and 11 other states) has food insecurity rates statistically significantly higher than the national three - year average of 13.7 percent, and is among the top 10 most food - insecure states in the nation

Most EU member states, with the exception of Bulgaria and Denmark, impose a lower rate of VAT on physical books than on other products and services.

The head of the state's Business Council, Heather Briccetti, says the state already spends more than most other states on education, but does not rank among the top rated schools in the nation.

Let's see... We're No. 1 in property taxes nationwide; No. 1 in overall taxes; we're ranked as the state with the worst economic outlook in America by the American Legislative Exchange Council; we have the most corrupt state government in America, according to the University of Illinois; we're losing more citizens to other states than any other state; we're 48th in business climate, according to the Tax Foundation; we have the second - highest electric rates in the country; we rank as the worst state in America in which to retire, and the list goes on.

The Green Party candidate cited an Associated Press report published in September that found, in Syracuse, teenagers are being killed or wounded by gunfire at rates higher than most other cities in the United States.

West Virginia also did better than most other states in keeping spending above the rate of inflation from 1992 to 2002, with an average annual increase of 2.7 percent.

For example, California tested higher rates of English learners — the group that traditionally struggles the most academically — than other states with similar demographics.

Renters in cities like Oakland, Bakersfield and Fresno, where burglary rates are higher than in most other parts of the state, should expect to receive slightly higher rate quotes.

Unlike in most other states, where the largest cities tend to have rates higher than the state average, that wasn't the case in Montana.

The rates here are significantly lower than in most other states, yet the companies can still charge rates well above the norm from other financial entities.

While Providence is the single most expensive city, with premiums 5.06 % higher than the state average, rates for the others are not far behind.

Rates for the most expensive cities were 42 % higher than the cheapest but that is not as dramatic a difference in comparison to other states.

While 30 - year mortgages are the dominant loan type in most parts of the United States, the percentage of short - term loans with lower rates is higher in some markets than others.

Renters in cities like Hilo and Kailua, where burglary rates are higher than in most other parts of the state, should expect to receive slightly higher rates when requesting quotes.

The only thing that's been «pumped up» is our unemployment rate, which has soared from 4.8 % to 12.5 %, far higher than most other states.

Rates for the most expensive cities were 42 % higher than the cheapest but that is not as dramatic a difference in comparison to other states.

One reason for the high rates — the Nutmeg State has a higher density of vehicles on the road per square miles than most other states.

While New Jersey motorists really have to pay higher auto insurance rates than those in most other states, they do enjoy very low auto theft rates and average risk of being in a car accident.

Although the average renters insurance rate in California is higher than that of any other state, most people can get a policy for approximately $ 20 a month.

Renters in cities like Oakland, Bakersfield and Fresno, where burglary rates are higher than in most other parts of the state, should expect to receive slightly higher rate quotes.

In Ohio for example, Medicare insurance rates are higher in the northern part of the state (near Cleveland) than in most other areas.

Like Geico, State Farm earned an A + + financial rating from A.M. Best, but its customer service rankings are weaker than most of our other picks: Consumer Reports rated consumers» overall experience as Very Good and gave State Farm an Excellent rating for speedy claims payment, but JD Power only gave State Farm 2 out of 5 for overall satisfaction and 3 out of 5 for claims satisfaction.

Unlike in most other states, where the largest cities tend to have rates higher than the state average, that wasn't the case in Montana.

In fact, the difference between the cities with the most expensive rates (Mobile, AL) and the cheapest car insurance (Dothan, AL) was just about 20 % - less than other states in our other auto insurance studies.

While New Jersey drivers do have to pay higher auto insurance rates than those in most other states, they do enjoy very low auto theft rates and moderate risk of being in an automobile accident.

Connecticut has a lower rate of burglaries than most other states.

North Carolina auto insurers manage to average no more than a 1 % rate increase every year, even during ones where most other states are jacking up rates.

Renters in cities like Hilo and Kailua, where burglary rates are higher than in most other parts of the state, should expect to receive slightly higher rates when requesting quotes.

The average effective property tax rate in Douglas County is 0.79 %, fifth lowest in the state, and far lower than rates in Oregon's other most populous counties.